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Cozy Caramel Apple Sheet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A warm and comforting caramel apple sheet cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce, perfect for fall and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 2 cups (about 2 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan with butter or nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Peel, core, and finely chop about 2 cups of apples.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for at least 20 minutes before frosting.
  11. Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until creamy and spreadable.
  13. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  14. Warm caramel sauce slightly if needed and drizzle over the frosting.
  15. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. Use firmer apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture. Keep cream cheese and butter at room temperature for smooth frosting. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Frost only when cake is fully cooled. Warm caramel sauce slightly for smooth drizzle. Cover edges with foil if baking unevenly.

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Keywords: caramel apple cake, sheet cake, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, easy cake recipe, caramel drizzle, apple dessert

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