apple butter recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for a delicious caramel cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Caramel Sauce:

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula. The sugar will clump first, then melt into a thick, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir.
2. Once the sugar is completely melted and reaches a deep amber color, add the butter, stirring constantly until it is completely melted and incorporated.
3. Carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up vigorously.
4. Allow the mixture to boil for about 1 minute, then remove it from the heat and stir in a pinch of salt.
5. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using it.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Once the cake has cooled, place it on a serving plate.
2. Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork or skewer.
3. Pour the warm caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and drizzle down the sides.
4. Let the cake sit for a few minutes to allow the caramel to set slightly before slicing and serving.
5. You can garnish the cake with additional caramel sauce, whipped cream, or chopped nuts if desired.

Enjoy your homemade caramel cake!