Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Name: Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 2 cups Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1-1/2 cup Thick Applesauce; 2-1/2 cups Sifted Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 2 teaspoons Allspice; 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/2 cups Water; 1 cup Walnuts (optional); FOR THE ICING (optional):; 2 Tablespoons Milk; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:; 2 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Water; 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 Oz. Can); 1/2 cups Butter, Divided; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
2 cups Sugar
1 whole Egg
1-1/2 cup Thick Applesauce
2-1/2 cups Sifted Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
2 teaspoons Allspice
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/2 cups Water
1 cup Walnuts (optional)
FOR THE ICING (optional):
2 Tablespoons Milk
2 cups Powdered Sugar
FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:
2 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Water
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 Oz. Can)
1/2 cups Butter, Divided
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

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For the cake:
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Grease and flour a bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350 F.
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In a large bowl stir together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and then the applesauce. Set aside.
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In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Sift this into the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add the water and mix to combine. Fold in nuts if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even the top. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for about 40-50 minutes or until the cake bounces back or a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean. Remove pan from oven.
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Let cake cool in the pan for 3 minutes, set on an elevated cooling rack. Using a knife, carefully separate the cake from the edges and middle of the pan. Jiggle and bounce the cake pan a little to loosen the cake. Place a plate on top of the pan and flip the cake over. Allow the cake to cool.
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For the icing:
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In a small bowl mix together the milk and sugar and pour over the cake while it is still very warm.
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For the caramel sauce:
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Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until it comes to a boil. Then let it boil without stirring for 10-14 minutes or until the color is a deep caramel color. Remove from heat immediately. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir (do not scrape the sides). Stir in 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add in the rest of the butter and the vanilla and stir until smooth. Serve warm over the cake.
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Caramel sauce recipe adapted from Very Best Baking.

1917

kcal

Calories

Fat

315

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 2 cups Sugar, 1 whole Egg, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce

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