Description
Indulgent caramel apple cheesecake cake blends creamy richness with warm autumn spices, creating a dessert that celebrates seasonal comfort. Sweet layers of tangy cheesecake and moist apple-studded cake invite you to savor pure baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups peeled, diced apples
- 3 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Thoroughly grease and flour a springform pan and two round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Create the creamy cheesecake foundation by beating cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar, then gently blend in eggs one at a time. Infuse with vanilla extract and pour into the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center sets firmly. Cool completely, then refrigerate to stabilize.
- Craft the cake base by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, warm spices, and salt. In a separate vessel, whisk eggs with oil and vanilla until uniformly blended. Merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide apple-studded batter between prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack until completely cooled.
- Assemble the decadent dessert by positioning one cake layer on a serving plate. Carefully layer the chilled cheesecake on top, then crown with the second cake layer. Cascade caramel sauce generously over the surface, allowing it to elegantly drip down the sides.
- Finish the masterpiece by whipping cream to stiff, billowy peaks. Artfully pipe or spread the cream across the top. Enhance the presentation with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce for a luxurious final touch.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake layer thoroughly to ensure it sets properly and maintains a firm texture when assembling the cake.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to distribute them evenly throughout the cake batter and prevent sinking.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and cream cheese, to create a smoother, more consistent batter and prevent lumps.
- Adjust the caramel sauce thickness by warming it slightly for easier drizzling, ensuring a beautiful cascade down the cake sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg