carmel apple ribbon cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Shelley Mihalik
Honesdale, PA

Who doesn't love carmel apples? I have been making this cake for 35+ years and it continues to be a hit every time I make it. The ribbon of cream cheese throughout just adds a nice touch to an already fantastic cake. It is a little time consuming -- but well worth the effort.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For carmel apple ribbon cake

  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 5
    apples, peeled and grated
  • FILLING:
  • 1
    8oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • CARMEL DRIZZLE
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    half and half

How To Make carmel apple ribbon cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
  • 2
    In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and egg. Beat till smooth.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Stir in the applesauce, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in grated apples.
  • 4
    Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with the cream cheese filling, keeping in centered and away from the edge. Spread the remaining batter over the top.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
  • 6
    While cake is cooling, in small saucepan mix Carmel Drizzle ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • 7
    After cake has cooled pour Carmel Drizzle over top of cake and allow to run down the side. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.

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