Description

Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Apple Cider Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall. This two-layer cake is infused with fresh apple cider and aromatic spices, making it perfect for any gathering—be it a cozy afternoon tea or a festive celebration. Each slice reveals a gooey caramel apple filling and is generously coated with luscious salted caramel buttercream, creating an irresistible combination that will impress your guests. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 ⅓ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
4 eggs
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground clove
1 ½ cups fresh apple cider
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 apple (peeled and thinly sliced)
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup Salted Caramel Sauce
1 ½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar
¾ cup Salted Caramel Sauce
1 cup walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet batter alternating with fresh apple cider until just mixed.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For filling: Sauté sliced apples in butter with cinnamon until tender.
Cool cakes completely before frosting with salted caramel buttercream made by beating together butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and salted caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 390
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg