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Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake, a delightful dessert that marries the sweet and tart flavors of Granny Smith apples with a rich, glossy salted caramel glaze. This easy-to-make sheet cake is ideal for gatherings, boasting a moist texture and beautiful presentation that is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for potlucks or holiday celebrations, this cake serves 36 and requires no mixer, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy it as a dessert or treat yourself to a slice with your morning coffee!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (for the glaze)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for the glaze)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted, for the glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
  • 1/4 cup homemade salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together sugars and butter until smooth.
  4. Add water, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; stir until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in apples.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan and mix in milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salted caramel sauce until smooth.
  8. Once cooled slightly, pour glaze over the cake before slicing into squares.

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