Menu Addition: Autumn Caramel Apple Walnut Cake Recipe
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Make Menu Addition: Autumn Caramel Apple Walnut Cake in just 2h . Cinnamon Sugar, Salted Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
Cake
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Salted Caramel Sauce
Whipped Cream
Cake
1. Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in Apples and Walnuts
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
7. Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
9. Mix Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Salted Caramel Sauce
11. Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns golden brown, stirring occasionally.
12. Add Butter
Once the sugar is melted and golden, carefully add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
13. Incorporate Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 1 minute.
14. Add Sea Salt
Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
Whipped Cream
15. Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
16. Add Sugar and Vanilla
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
17. Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then top with whipped cream.
18. Finish the Cake
Place the second cake layer on top, drizzle with more salted caramel sauce, and decorate with additional whipped cream if desired.
19. Serve
Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature, drizzled with extra salted caramel sauce.
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