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This Caramel Apple Loaf Cake is so moist and delicious. Loaded with the best fall spices, packed with apples and topped with a oat crumble.

Caramel Apple Loaf

What makes this Loaf Cake so delicious?

  • Loaf Cake: Buttery and moist cake packed with cinnamon to give this cake the best fall flavor.
  • Granny Smith Apples: These tart apples are the absolute perfect apples for baking. The tartness of the apples pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake.
  • Oat Topping: Old fashioned oats mixed with sugar and spices to create the perfect crumbly topping.
  • Caramel: Smooth homemade caramel is drizzled on top to make this loaf over incredibly delicious.
Whole Loaf Cake

Homemade Caramel Sauce

  1. Place sugar in a heavy bottomed pot. Let the sugar start to melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once the sugar melts completely, once it reaches an golden amber color, remove from heat.
  3. Place the cubed, room temperature butter into the hot sugar. Stir quickly until fully combined.
  4. Next, add in the heavy cream and whisk quickly until combined.
  5. Let the caramel cool completely.

Tips for the Caramel Apple Loaf

  • Dry Ingredients: Sift the dry ingredients together to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Apples: Cutting the apples up evenly will help them cook evenly
  • Caramel: When making the caramel, don’t walk away because the caramel cooks pretty quickly.
Caramel Apple Slices

How to make the Caramel Apple Loaf Cake

  • Oat Topping: Mix Brown Sugar, Sugar, All Purpose, Oats, Cinnamon and Butter together.
  • Loaf Cake: Grab two bowls. In one bowl sift the flour, baking soda and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream the sugar, brown sugar and butter together. Add in the vanilla, eggs, sour cream and milk together. Add the wet ingredients into the dry. Mix until fully combined. Top with the Oat Topping.
  • Bake: Bake the caramel apple loaf cake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

How to keep the Loaf Cake fresh

  • Only cut the amount of pieces you intend to eat then wrap the remaining loaf in plastic wrap
  • Keep the loaf cake in a airtight container to lock in the freshness.
Loaf

How long will the Loaf Cake stay fresh?

This caramel apple loaf cake will stay fresh for 2-3 days when properly stored.

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Caramel Apple Loaf Cake

Moist loaf cake loaded with tart apples, topped with a oat topping and drizzled with caramel.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

Caramel

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 6 tablespoons Butter

Oat Topping

  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Caramel Apple Loaf Cake

  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup Granny Smith Apple Peeled, Cored and Diced

Instructions

Oatmeal Topping

  • 1.In a medium bowl mix, brown sugar, sugar, flour, oats, butter and cinnamon together. Set Aside.

Caramel

  • 1. In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, place 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir the sugar occasionally to make sure the sugar it is cooking evenly.
    2. Once the sugar becomes a golden amber color, cut the heat off.
    3. Immediately add in the softened butter and whisk quickly. Then add in the heavy cream, whisk rapidly until well combined. Don't worry about the caramel bubbling up, it will do that once the heavy cream is added.
    4. Set aside and allow to cool completely before storing.

Caramel Apple Loaf Cake

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 inch loaf pan by spraying with no stick spray, set aside.
    2. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, sugar and butter together. Cream for about 1-2 minutes, add in eggs.
    3. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
    4. Place the flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl and combine.
    5. Alternating between the wet and dry ingredients, slowly add to the sugar mixture. So add in dry ingredients, then wet ingredients then dry, then wet. Until all ingredients are combined.
    6. Pour batter into a 9 inch loaf pan, top with oat topping. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    7. Once the loaf cake cools, remove it from the pan and drizzle with caramel.

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  1. Amanda

    Hello! Is there somewhere where I should see the measurements of the ingredients? I’m looking on my phone, and I can’t see them. Looks delicious!

  2. Bianca

    Hey There Amanda! I apologize about that. You should be able to see it now. Thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoy it if you make it!

    Best,

    B

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