🍎 Eggless Caramel Apple Cake

Sticky, spiced, and utterly fall-worthy β€” a warm hug disguised as cake

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Serves: 10

Calories (approx): 365 kcal per serving

🧁 Whispers of Sugar & Spice

🌿 Introduction

Nothing says Fall like apples and caramel. This Eggless Caramel Apple Cake brings together crisp apple chunks, rich caramel, and a soft, moist crumb that feels like a hug from the inside. As it bakes, the caramel bubbles into golden ribbons, filling the kitchen with sweet, spiced aroma.

β€œSome desserts don’t just sweeten a season… they gather its feelings into every bite.”

Eggless Caramel Apple Cake

Eggless caramel apple cake with soft baked apples and buttery caramel ribbons.

Photo by Stirred By Spice

πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Apple Topping

  • ½–1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2–3 apples, diced (Β½-inch pieces)

For the Cake

  • Β½ cup plain yogurt

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 3 tbsp flaxseed powder (soaked in 3 tbsp warm water)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • Β½ tsp salt

  • 1Β½ cups all-purpose flour

  • Β½ cup canola oil (or any neutral oil)

🍽️ Instructions

  • Prep- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper.

  • Apple Layer- Pour caramel sauce into the base of the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly, then spread diced apples over it.

  • Cake Batter- In a mixing bowl, whisk yogurt, brown sugar, flaxseed paste, and vanilla. Add baking powder and salt, then fold in flour. Finally whisk in oil until smooth and lump-free.

  • Bake- Pour batter over the apple-caramel layer. Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Cool & Flip- Let the cake rest 10 minutes. Place a plate over the pan and invert gently.

  • Finish- Brush extra warm caramel over the top. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of cold milk.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or salted caramel drizzle.

For brunch, pair with Masala chai or spiced black tea.

Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a bakery finish.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

This cake carries the scent of chilly evenings, quiet kitchens, and the kind of warmth only apples and caramel can create.

Every bite feels like Fall leaning in to whisper, β€œslow down… savor this.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

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  • Best apples: Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Pink Lady.

  • Flaxseed substitute: 1 egg per 1 tbsp flaxseed (if not vegan).

  • Caramel tip: Warm before spreading to avoid clumping.

  • Oil vs. butter: Oil keeps the crumb impossibly moist.

  • For deeper flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom.

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories: 365

  • Protein: 3g

  • Carbs: 65g

  • Fat: 12g

  • Fiber: 2g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Moist apples, golden caramel, and cinnamon warmth β€” this cake is the essence of autumn baked into perfection.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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