Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake - The Ultimate Fall Treat
Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake captures the essence of fall in every bite. The cake is infused with warm cinnamon spices and features chunks of tart Granny Smith apples that provide texture and balance to the sweetness. Its crowning glory is the luscious salted caramel glaze, which seeps into the cake for extra moisture and a decadent finish. Simple yet elegant, this dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients- All-purpose flour: 2 cups, for structure
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp, for warm spice
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, for leavening
- Salt: 1/4 tsp, to balance flavors
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup, packed, for a molasses flavor
- Unsalted butter: 2 sticks, melted, for richness
- Water: 1 cup, for moisture
- Buttermilk: 1/2 cup, for a tender crumb
- Eggs: 2 large, for binding
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor
- Granny Smith apples: 2 cups, peeled and chopped, for tartness and texture
- Unsalted butter: 1 stick, melted for the glaze
- Milk: 1/4 cup, to adjust glaze consistency
- Powdered sugar: 3 cups, sifted, for smoothness
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp, for flavor
- Salted caramel sauce: 1/4 cup, for the gooey topping
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
- Step 2:
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Step 3:
- In a saucepan, heat butter and water. Pour into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Step 4:
- Cool slightly, then stir in buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and apples. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 17-20 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Make the glaze by whisking melted butter, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and caramel sauce until smooth. Pour over warm cake.
- Serve slightly warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Granny Smith apples provide the ideal tartness for this recipe.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- To enhance the caramel flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on the glaze after pouring.