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Caramel Apple Cake

A delightful dessert that combines caramel and fresh apples perfect for gatherings or a simple treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 250 g 250 g flour (2 cups all-purpose flour)
  • 150 g 150 g sugar (3/4 cup granulated sugar)
  • 3 pieces 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 120 ml 120 ml vegetable oil (1/2 cup vegetable oil)
  • 150 ml 150 ml milk (2/3 cup milk)
  • 16 g 16 g baking powder (1 tablespoon baking powder)
  • 8 g 8 g vanilla sugar (1 tablespoon vanilla sugar)
  • 1 pinch A pinch of salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 large 1 large apple
  • 15 g 15 g sugar (for topping, equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar)
  • 15 g 15 g butter (equivalent to 1 tablespoon butter)
  • 30 g 30 g apricot jam (equivalent to 2 tablespoons apricot jam)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the vegetable oil to the egg mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
  4. Mix in the milk until fully incorporated.
  5. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
  7. Peel and slice the apple, then arrange the slices on top of the cake batter.
  8. Sprinkle the apple slices with 15 g (1 tablespoon) of sugar and dot with butter.
  9. Pour the mixture into a 24 cm (9-inch) cake mold and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Before serving, brush the top with warm apricot jam and allow the cake to cool.

Notes

Caramel Apple Cake is best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or paired with vanilla ice cream. It also tastes wonderful with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.