Caramel Apple Loaf Cake

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A super moist apple cake made in a loaf pan. Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over the top and serve with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or by itself.

Submitted by Yoly
Published on August 6, 2021
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x5-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Cake:

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup applesauce

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • ½ cup chopped nuts

Caramel:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • ½ teaspoon corn syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Beat sugar, applesauce, egg, oil, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a bowl until well combined.

  3. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a second bowl. Add to sugar mixture and stir to combine. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.

  5. Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Let caramel cool, then drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198 Calories
8g Fat
31g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.