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caramel apple butter layer cake

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

Obtained online. http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2015/09/10/caramel-apple-butter-layer-cake/

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For caramel apple butter layer cake

  • CAKE
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c
    musselman's apple butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz
    full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 c
    caramel sauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • TOPPING
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    apple, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 c
    caramel sauce (homemade or store bought)

How To Make caramel apple butter layer cake

  • 1
    For the cake: Preheat oven to 350F. Line the bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans (1 1/2 inches deep) with parchment paper then lightly grease with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat together on medium speed the oil, sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Beat in the apple butter and vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, adding the flour in 3 additions and the milk in 2 additions (begin and end with dry ingredients). Add the walnuts. Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes then invert the cake pans. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 2
    For the filling: In a large mixing bowl (with whisk attachment if using stand mixer), beat the heavy cream until it thickens and stiff peaks form, roughly 3-4 minutes (when you pull the beaters up, peaks will form and not fall over). Transfer to another bowl and keep cold in the refrigerator. In the same mixing bowl (no need to clean bowl - switch to paddle if using stand mixer), beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the caramel and vanilla. Scrape down the bowl as necessary. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to assemble. To assemble: Cut each cake layer horizontally into two layers for a total of four layers. Place one layer, cut side up, on a serving plate or stand. Spread one third of the filling on top. Place another layer, cut side down, on top. Repeat with the remaining filling and layers. Right before serving, garnish with caramel apple topping.
  • 3
    For the topping: ake the topping right before serving: In a large skillet, melt the butter. Once hot, add the apples and walnuts. Cook for 5 minutes or until the apples start to soften. Add the caramel sauce and stir. Remove from the heat and cool 15 minutes before garnishing cake.
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