Easy Caramel Apple Loaf Cake || Moist, Spiced & Perfect for Fall Baking

By Rebecca St.Clair

If you love classic fall desserts, you’ve got to try this Caramel Apple Loaf Cake! It’s soft, flavourful, and topped with a thick, soft, golden caramel that makes it an irresistible treat. Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or enjoying with your morning coffee.

This easy caramel apple loaf cake recipe is pure comfort in every slice. Bursting with warm spices and apples, this moist, spiced dessert tastes like fall in every slice! This easy loaf cake fills your kitchen with all the smells of autumn baking. Perfect for a sweet breakfast, afternoon treat, or holiday dessert table.

Made with simple pantry ingredients and a rich homemade caramel topping, this café-style loaf cake tastes even better the next day.

How to store Caramel apple loaf cake

At room temperature

• Allow the loaf cool to room temperature.
• Wrap completely in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container.
• Stays fresh for up to 3 days.

Fridge

• Allow the loaf to cool to room temperature.
• Store in an airtight container or wrap completely in plastic wrap.
• Store in the fridge of up to 5 days.
• Let slices warm to room temperature before serving.

Freezer

• Allow the loaf to cool to room temperature.
• Wrap the whole loaf or individual slices completely in plastic wrap, then foil, or place in a freezer-safe bag.
• Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temperature before serving.
• Add the caramel glaze after thawing for best texture and presentation.

Caramel Apple Loaf Cake Substitutions

Whole wheat – For a heartier loaf cake, replace the all-purpose flour in this recipe with whole wheat flour.

Fruit – The apples in this recipe can be replaced by similar fruit like pears, peaches, quince, plums, mango, or pineapple.

Caramel Icing – The caramel icing in this recipe can be omitted or replaced by your favourite glaze or icing like vanilla glaze, buttercream, or cream cheese icing.

How to make caramel apple loaf cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup soft butter and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar.
3. Add in 2 eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
4. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
5. Mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 3 peeled, cored, and chopped apples.

6. Layer the batter into a greased and lined loaf pan.

7. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Caramel Icing

1. In a sauce pot over medium heat melt together 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon 35% cream, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute.
4. Removing from heat. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, (it will bubble up a bit).

5. Stir in 1 cup icing sugar until a smooth thick icing.

6. Immediately spread on the warm cake it will start to set immediately.

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