Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of spiced cake, creamy cheesecake, and caramel apples with this Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cake. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box spice cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 2 large apples (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon flour
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- butter and flour for greasing pans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and one 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the cake: Mix spice cake according to package instructions, fold in diced apples tossed with flour, divide between cake pans, and bake until done.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs and remaining ingredients, bake in springform pan until set.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cake, cheesecake, and second cake. Pour caramel sauce, garnish with pecans, and chill before serving.
Notes
- Make the cheesecake layer a day ahead for best results.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are recommended for a balance of flavors.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
