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Caramel Apple Pudding Cake

Indulge in Caramel Apple Pudding Cake: A Cozy Delight

Enjoy this easy-to-make Caramel Apple Pudding Cake, perfect for a cozy dessert without the fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat for more fiber.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Light or dark will alter the flavor slightly.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt A pinch enhances the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with a mix of milk and vinegar or yogurt if needed.
  • 0.33 cups Canola Oil Can replace with vegetable or melted coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for the best taste.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Apples (peeled and diced) Mix Granny Smith and Fuji for balanced tartness.
For the Caramel Layer
  • 0.75 cups Cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot starch for a similar effect.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use salted for additional flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Hot Water

Equipment

  • 2.5-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir gently.
  4. Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples into the batter.
  5. Make Caramel Layer: Mix brown sugar and cornstarch, then sprinkle it over the batter in the slow cooker.
  6. Add Butter and Water: Melt butter with hot water and pour it over the sugar mixture without stirring.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours until set but moist.
  8. Rest: Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for best texture. Allowing the cake to rest enhances the caramel layer.

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