Description
Apple Cinnamon Walnut Cake with Caramel Drizzle
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2 medium apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the Caramel Drizzle:
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Preparation:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the cake batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
Bake the cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the caramel drizzle:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer.
Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the caramel thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before drizzling over the cake.
Serve:
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
Slice and serve, enjoying the sweet, spiced flavor of the apples and cinnamon, the crunch of the walnuts, and the rich caramel finish.
This Apple Cinnamon Walnut Cake with Caramel Drizzle is a perfect fall dessert, offering a warm, comforting blend of spices, fresh apples, and crunchy walnuts, all complemented by a luscious caramel drizzle on top. It’s an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or any occasion!
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