Caramel Apple Cake with Whipped Cream Topping

Hi everyone, and welcome back to my kitchen! Today I wanted to share with you a really easy and delicious cake recipe that you'll be enjoying all season long. Today, I'm going to be making my Caramel Apple Cake with Whipped Cream Topping. This cake is bursting with incredible fall flavors. Let's get started!

Ingredients
Caramel Cake Batter:
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Apple Mixture:
2 large Granny Smith apples, diced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1/3 to 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Toppings:
1/2 cup apple butter (optional)
Caramel sauce for drizzling
Ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Caramel Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (or melted butter), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce. Mix with a hand mixer until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

Prepare the Apples:
Dice the 2 large Granny Smith apples into small, pea-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well coated.

Combine Batter and Apples:
Fold two-thirds of the diced apples into the cake batter.
Pour the batter into a prepared 8-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper and greased with nonstick spray.
Sprinkle the remaining diced apples on top of the batter.

Bake the Cake:
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of chilled heavy cream, 1/3 to 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

Assemble the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled completely, transfer it to a cake stand.
If using, spread about 1/2 cup of apple butter evenly over the top of the cake.
Add the whipped cream on top of the apple butter layer, spreading it evenly to the edges.
Drizzle the top with caramel sauce and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon.

Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the cake and enjoy the rich flavors of caramel, apples, and cinnamon, with the light and fluffy whipped cream on top. Perfect for any family gathering !

Conclusion :
Enjoy this cake all season long—it's easy to make and so delicious! Thank you for watching, and I'll see you next time with a new recipe! Don't forget to like and comment.

Created by : Tatyana's Everyday Food