Description
Caramel apple cheesecake cake brings together creamy cheesecake and warm apple goodness in one seriously delicious dessert. Layers of rich filling and tender cake drizzled with golden caramel make this treat perfect for your next family gathering.
Ingredients
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Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Spice Ingredients:
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cheesecake and Topping Ingredients:
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour spray. Ensure even coating to prevent sticking.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Sift 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until smooth batter forms.
- In a separate bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until creamy. Blend in 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Peel and dice 3 cups of Granny Smith apples. Toss with ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Divide cake batter evenly between prepared pans. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter, then sprinkle apple mixture on top.
- Cover apple layer with remaining cake batter, creating a marbled effect with gentle swirling.
- Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes. Your cake is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce generously over each cake layer before serving. Ensure even distribution.
Notes
- Rotate the cake pans halfway through baking to ensure even browning and prevent uneven cooking.
- Let the cheesecake layer sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before assembling to help it spread more smoothly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Chop apples into small, uniform pieces to help them cook evenly and distribute better throughout the cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg