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Easy Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

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This Easy Caramel Apple Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the sweetness of apple pie filling and caramel topping with warm cinnamon-spiced yellow cake. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a comforting, simple-to-make dessert. Topped with extra caramel sauce and served warm, it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or spice cake mix)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 21 ounce can apple pie filling
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping (from the jar)

Topping

  • 12 ounce jar caramel ice cream topping (divided use, 1/4 cup for batter, remainder for topping)
  • Nonstick cooking spray (preferably with flour)
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray containing flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of caramel ice cream topping, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  3. Mix Batter: Using an electric or stand mixer on low speed, mix the batter for 1 to 2 minutes until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep larger apple pieces intact, resulting in a thicker batter.
  4. Pour Batter: Pour the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading gently.
  5. Bake Cake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the cake turns golden and springs back when lightly touched. Oven times can vary, so watch closely.
  6. Add Caramel Topping: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the remaining caramel ice cream topping over the warm cake. Spread it out carefully; some caramel may drip over the sides, enhancing the cake’s moistness.
  7. Let Cake Absorb Sauce: Allow the warm cake to absorb the caramel sauce as it cools slightly.
  8. Serve: Serve the cake warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use a cake mix with your preferred flavor (yellow or spice) to customize the taste.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to retain chunky apple pieces.
  • The caramel topping adds moisture and richness; don’t skip this step for best results.
  • Serving warm with vanilla ice cream enhances the flavor and texture contrast.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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