Description
Make this Caramel Apple Toffee Cake ahead for Thanksgiving! This easy recipe starts with a from-scratch cinnamon cake with a layer of apple pie filling and toffee bits. Topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream, it’s a decadent addition to your dessert table!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
1 cup toffee bits
½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until smooth.
5. Pour half the batter into the pan. Layer with apple pie filling and half the toffee bits.
6. Top with remaining batter and smooth out evenly.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely before adding toppings.
9. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
10. Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cake.
11. Spread whipped cream on top and sprinkle with remaining toffee bits.
12. Drizzle with more caramel before serving.
Notes
This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
For a richer taste, use homemade apple filling.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pairs perfectly with coffee or hot cider.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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