Apple Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting | Golden Cloud

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert recipe that will wow your family and friends? Try our Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting recipe! With the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavours, this cake is sure to become a family favourite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Caramel Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts (if using).
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Caramel Frosting Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the brown sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
6. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

Impress your loved ones with this delicious Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting recipe! Whether you're looking for a dessert to serve at a family gathering or to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to please. Give it a try today!