Description
Warm, spicy caramel apple spice cake brings autumn’s sweetest memories to life with rich layers of comfort and nostalgia. Seasonal ingredients blend seamlessly, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) applesauce
Fruits and Caramel:
- 2 cups (300 grams) diced apples
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine the spice cake mix, applesauce, eggs, and caramel sauce in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it smoothly and evenly to create a consistent surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, periodically checking the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, which helps the cake set and prevents breaking when removed.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, gently tapping the pan to release it completely.
- While still warm, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top of the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides for a decadent presentation.
- Slice and serve the cake while it’s slightly warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap unsweetened applesauce for a healthier alternative that keeps the cake moist without extra calories.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness to customize flavor profile.
- Toast chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts and sprinkle on top for added crunch and nutty dimension to the cake.
- For gluten-free option, use a gluten-free spice cake mix and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg