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Caramel Apple Snack Cake

A moist and comforting cake bursting with the flavors of fresh Granny Smith apples and luscious caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it’s fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1.75 cups light brown sugar, packed This gives the cake its lovely sweetness and moisture.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Eggs at room temperature blend better and create a fluffier batter.
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature This adds richness to the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Don’t skimp on quality here; it enhances the overall taste.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour This forms the base of the cake.
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch It helps create a light, tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder This is your leavening agent, ensuring a good rise.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon apple pie spice A warm blend that brings the cozy flavors of fall.
Fruits & Toppings
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced The tartness is key to balancing the sweetness of the cake.
  • to taste none Caramel sauce, for topping Drizzle generously for that extra dreamy touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Beat in the large eggs and then the egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice until well blended.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated; be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the diced Granny Smith apples.
Baking
  1. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, drizzle generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with fresh apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon.