Spiced Caramel Apple Cake Roll
Spiced Caramel Apple Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of spiced apples, caramel, and moist cake in a delicious roll. Perfect for autumn or holiday occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Roll
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup no sugar added applesauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Apple Filling
- 3 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped, optional)
Caramel Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a jelly roll (10x15") pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Beat eggs, then gradually beat in sugar, applesauce, and molasses. Stir dry ingredients and add to the wet mixture. Spread into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Roll baked cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar and let it cool. Make apple filling, chill, then spread on cake and roll back up.
- Toast nuts, prepare caramel frosting, spread over the cake, and top with nuts. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can drizzle extra caramel sauce over each slice before serving.