How to Make Caramel Apple Loaf Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the sweet and tangy combination of caramel and apples, especially when it’s presented in the form of a moist and delicious loaf cake. This Caramel Apple Loaf Cake recipe is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a tasty dessert to serve at a fall gathering or simply want to indulge in a little something sweet for yourself.

This recipe combines the classic flavors of caramel and apples with a soft and tender cake that’s sure to please ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon corn syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat sugar, applesauce, egg, oil, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl until well combined.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a second bowl. Add to sugar mixture and stir to combine. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Let caramel cool, then drizzle over cake.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 90mg