Apple Spice Cake

Apple pie or apple cake, if it's too much pressure to choose between them then why not have both! This fun recipe takes a twist of fresh apple pie, and will leave your guests asking for seconds! It is pretty much guaranteed, that there will be no leftovers.
Servings: 16 yield(s)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs (200g)
  • 1 cup sugar (200g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) (128g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (250g)
  • 2 cup all purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder (10g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (5g)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger (2.5g)
  • 1/2 tbsp ground nutmeg (2.5)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (2.5)
  • 1/2 tbsp Apple pie spice (7.5g)
  • Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar (213g)
  • 4 tbsp butter (57g)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (119g)
Instructions
  1. Combine and mix dry ingredients
  2. Combine and mix wet ingredients
  3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined
  4. Place peeled apple slices on bottom of greased pan. (only if you use fresh fruit in this recipe)
  5. Pour batter on top of apples (Skip this step if no fruit is used)
  6. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees
  7. Caramel Topping
  8. mix brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, butter, salt in sauce pan on medium low heat. Whisk continuously for 5 to 7 minutes
  9. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Whisk for about 2 more minutes.
  10. Pour in glass jar and keep in fridge until ready to use
Recipe Notes

This recipe can be made with or without the peeled, cut apples.