Caramel Apple Piñata Cake
This Caramel Apple Piñata Cake features layers of moist apple-flavored cake filled with a rich caramel center. Topped with a smooth caramel frosting and decorated with apple slices, this cake is perfect for celebrations and surprises.
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
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups caramel frosting
- 1 cup apple slices for decoration
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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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 gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Step 6:
Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
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Step 7:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 9:
Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, fill with caramel sauce, then top with the second layer.
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Step 10:
Frost the top and sides of the cake with caramel frosting, then decorate with apple slices.
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Step 11:
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the surprise of the caramel filling!