Description
A moist and flavorful apple pound cake drizzled with rich caramel glaze This easy homemade dessert is perfect for fall and pairs beautifully with a warm drink or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ingredients
For the Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
2 cups apples peeled cored and diced
For the Caramel Glaze
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel core and dice apples into small cubes
Toss them with cinnamon and brown sugar and set aside
Preheat oven to 325°F 163°C and grease a bundt or loaf pan
In a bowl whisk together flour baking powder salt cinnamon and nutmeg
In another bowl beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition
Mix in vanilla extract
Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk and mix until just combined
Fold in the spiced apples gently to avoid overmixing
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat
Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved
Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly
Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened
Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract
Drizzle warm caramel glaze over cooled cake
Let it set for 10 minutes before slicing
Serve with vanilla ice cream or a cup of coffee for the perfect treat
Notes
Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor balance
For a crunchier texture add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter
Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Apple pound cake caramel glaze fall dessert easy baking