apple cake with hot caramel sauce
I have been making this recipe for years. This is a super moist and delicious dessert with a rich caramel sauce. It originates from Marcia Adams cooking show she use to have on PBS TV station back in the 80's. This cake makes a wonderful after dinner dessert with a cup of coffee.
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For apple cake with hot caramel sauce
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½ cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
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2 large cooking apples cut into small cubes (2-1/2 cups)
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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whipped cream
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caramel sauce:
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1 stick unsalted butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup evaporated milk
How To Make apple cake with hot caramel sauce
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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2Peel, core, and chop apples to equal 2½ cups; set aside. -
3Lightly oil a 8 or 9 inch cake pan: set aside.
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4In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add in the egg and beat until blended.
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5Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing until combined. Stir in the apples and nuts. ( Mixture will be thick).
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6Spoon the apple mixture into the lightly oiled cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
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7Prepare Caramel Sauce:
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8In a small saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil; stirring with a whisk.
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9Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and evaporated milk.
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10To serve, ladle 1-2 tablespoons of the hot Caramel sauce onto serving plates. Place a wedge of cake on top of Caramel sauce. Drizzle a little more sauce over the cake. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
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11Note: The sauce can be made ahead of time and then reheated in the microwave. You can also spoon out a tablespoon or 2 on a saucer, and reheat that amount up for a single serving. The cake should be served warm, or at least room temperature for the best flavor. :)
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