Caramel Apple Birthday Cake
Celebrate your special day with this moist caramel apple cake, layered with rich cream cheese frosting and topped with a drizzle of homemade caramel. Perfect for autumn birthdays or any occasion that calls for a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup homemade caramel sauce
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
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Step 9:
Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over the top of the frosted cake.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve to your guests. Enjoy your delicious caramel apple birthday cake!