When fall rolls around, what seasonal treats do you crave? Are you in the apple or pumpkin camp? Or do you look for warming cinnamon spices? Here is a treat for the apple fans that also includes cinnamon and nutmeg for a punch of spice plus caramels for a sweet, creamy touch. The recipe was even a finalist in a New York Apple Association Apple Recipe Contest. And when the pumpkin cravings come on, scroll down to link to recipes that will satisfy that seasonal appetite.
Apple Caramel Spice Cake
Makes 9 to 15 Servings | Recipe by Kristi Tursi courtesy New York Apple Association
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
¼ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 small apples (any variety) cut up and cubed to bite-size pieces
8 ounces soft caramels, cut up into bite-size pieces
- Butter and flour an 8×8-inch pan. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In one bowl, beat butter 1 minute (until smooth and creamy). Add in brown sugar and mix until combined. Add egg (1 at a time) and mix well. Add in maple syrup.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until well distributed.
- Add flour mixture to wet mixture and mix to combine thoroughly. Add in apples and caramels. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in the center of preheated oven for 1 hour or until tester comes out clean.
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Check out local apple orchards for delicious fruit, baked goodies, and fun activities.
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Pumpkin fans can try this easy-to-make Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Broiled Pecan Topping Recipe and find links for more deliciously pumpkin-y recipes including Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, and Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Praline Topping.
