This Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing is the perfect dessert for fall gatherings. The moist and flavorful cake, made with chopped apples and a blend of warm spices, is sure to please any palate. The addition of caramel sauce to the icing adds a rich and decadent touch that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract