Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
This Caramel Apple Sheet Cake is moist and buttery, with cinnamon and apples throughout. Plus a silky icing infused with caramel flavor that is to die for!
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium apple , diced small or grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
For The Icing
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray. (See note below if you don't have a jelly roll pan.)
- In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In the meantime, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry (batter will be thick.)
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Gradually stir in the warm melted butter and mix well until combined.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan (batter will be loose.)
- Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 25-27 minutes, until the center of the cake springs back when touched. Let cool until just slightly warm.
- Make the icing by combining the butter and milk in a medium microwave safe bowl; microwave for 45 seconds, and then in 15 second intervals until butter is melted. Whisk to combine. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and caramel sauce; whisk to combine (add more powdered sugar or milk to get the right consistency - you want the icing to pour, but thick enough that it doesn't pool over the sides of the pan.)
- Pour icing over the cake while it’s cooled, but still slightly warm. Allow icing to set completely before slicing
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
- NOTE: If you don't have a jelly roll pan, many readers have had success making it in a 9x13 baking dish and adding 10 minutes or so to the baking time.
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Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg