Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cake
A delicious blend of cheesecake and caramel apple flavors, this cake is perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Apple Layer
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 2 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Cake Layer
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Cheesecake Layer Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until well combined.
Cake Layer Preparation
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add in the milk and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the batter is smooth.
Layering and Baking
- Pour half of the cake batter into a greased cake pan.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly on top, followed by the cheesecake layer.
- Finish with the remaining cake batter, smoothing it over.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Don't rush the cooling for better texture. You can experiment with different apple varieties for flavor. Store-bought caramel sauce is a time-saver.