Description
A rich and moist sheet cake loaded with spiced apples and topped with a silky caramel glaze – perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped apples (peeled)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a large sheet cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cake bakes, prepare caramel glaze.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup milk. Bring to boil, then simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
- Pour warm caramel glaze over hot cake. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: caramel apple cake, sheet cake, fall dessert, apple, easy baking