Imagine a dessert that captures the essence of fall in every single bite - rich, decadent, and absolutely irresistible. This Caramel Apple Toffee Cake is not just a recipe; it's a culinary experience that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary masterpiece. With its perfect balance of sweet caramel, tender apples, and crunchy toffee bits, this cake promises to be the star of your dessert table, leaving everyone begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside dry ingredients mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in diced apples and toffee bits, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle generously with caramel sauce across the top of the cake.
- Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Tips
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, slightly tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Don't overmix: Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender and light.
- Check for doneness: Use the toothpick test - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Caramel drizzling technique: Let the cake cool slightly before adding caramel to prevent it from completely absorbing into the cake.
- Storage tip: Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 110mg
