You'll love this buttery rich caramel apple torte, drizzled with a dark caramel sauce. It's perfect for dessert or even breakfast!
Don’t you think it’s time for a Caramel Apple Torte?
A few weeks ago I made a chocolate chip ricotta torte, and the cake itself was really delicious. So I thought I would give it a try with apples instead of ricotta and the results were amazing. Especially with a little extra caramel drizzled over the top of this ah-mazingly delicious torte.
The only thing missing on my Caramel Apple Torte is the vanilla ice cream.
This dessert is a show stopper and it’s really pretty easy to make. Why not try it this weekend and surprise your friends and family!
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Caramel Apple Torte
Ingredients
Cake aka crust
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 12 oz very cold butter sliced thinly
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp greek yogurt plain or vanilla
Filling and Caramel Sauce
- 6 medium apples I used gala
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 oz butter
- 2 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Peel the apples and cut into small slices or chunks, then set aside
- In a sauté pan heat the sugar until it starts to brown, don’t stir the sugar, but try to keep it moving by rolling the pan around.
- As the sugar melts and browns add the butter and mix it in using a wooden spoon. Add in the heavy cream, just be careful it doesn’t splash up on you, mixing in the cold cream can be a bit tricky. Stir until smooth.
- Add in the apples and allow to simmer for a bit, to get in some of the caramel flavors
- Remove the apples from the caramel letting them drain a bit so they are not too wet, and allow to cool a bit.
- In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients for the crust together, except the butter
- Cut the butter into very thin slices and add it to the mixture working it in gently, you don’t want the butter to blend in, the mixture should be chunky.*
- Press half of the mixture gently into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that has been greased with butter and dusted with flour. (do not mash it down!)
- Add the apples to the bottom layer and spread evenly.
- spread the remaining crust mixture evenly on top of the apples
- Bake in a preheated oven for 45 – 50 minutes at 350° or until a toothpick stuck in comes out clean
- The remaining caramel sauce will have thinned out from the juice in the apples, allow it to simmer and reduce until it has re-thickened.
- Drizzle the torte with your caramel sauce and enjoy!
- The Caramel Apple Torta is best served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Angela says
No kidding–how do we get on that birthday treat list?? That looks amazing, chef.
RavieNomNoms says
Happy Birthday Kim!!!
jeanne says
where is the recipe?
Chef D says
hi Jeanne
the recipe is over at my friend Kims, it’s was a guest post for her birthday. Just click on the link inside my post for Cravings of a Lunatic, and it will take you to Kim’s page where my recipe is.
jeanne says
thank you Chef
Chef D says
your welcome! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the recipe
Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com says
Congrats Chef for another delicious Top 9! We’ve enjoyed Kim’s blog from the first time we heard the name” Cravings of a Lunatic”. Nice to see two greats together! Off to Kim’s..
Emily @ Life on Food says
This looks delicious! What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday!
FreeSpiritEater says
Congratulations on Top 9 Chef! Off to check out your guest post on Kim’s site! Have a lovely weekend! =]
Sandra says
Congratulations on Today’s Top 9!
Alyssa says
Happy birthday, Kim! I hope it was fab! I love this torte, way better than a plain old birthday cake!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
What a fantastic looking birthday cake!
Sandra says
Happy B-Day Kim..Chef D. Your torte look absolutely mouthwatering! Great job!
Congrats on top 9!
Jen says
I saw that over on Kim’s site earlier – does that mean you’re taking requests? Cause my birthday is November 21st… just saying… well done Chef, and Happy Birthday Kim!!!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Jen!xx
Kim Bee says
Chef Dennis, thank you again for your generosity and kindness. I am ever grateful. xx
Ruth says
Mmm yummy, I’ll head over there right now!
Liz Marr, MS, RD, @LizOnFood says
Well, Kim sure had it right when she asked you to put together her birthday post! Wow – this looks scrumptious!
Julie says
omg, that looks fab!!
Dara says
You are a rock star Chef Dennis. This is the most fabulous foodie birthday cake ever!
Liz says
LOL that you thought Kim’s email was spam 🙂 I’m glad you opened it so we could all experience your amazing torte….mmmmmmmm. Off to wish Kim B a happy birthday!
Kim Bee says
I really should have thought out the Lunatic thing better. Lol!
Suzi says
Happy Birthday Kim. Beautiful torte here and Caramel Sauce is my favorite. Lovely.
Kim Bee says
Thank you Suzi!xx
wok with ray says
This is an amazing looking cake, Chef! Have a good weekend. 🙂
Cooking Lady says
Happy Birthday Kim this looks delicious and I know it taste good too
Kim Bee says
Thank you!xx
Kim Bee says
Dennis thank you so much for baking me a cake to help celebrate my birthday. I am honored and grateful to have a friend like you. This really meant the world to me. Kim xx
Velva says
Happy Birthday to Kim…This apple torte looks amazing.
Cheers.
velva
Kim Bee says
Thanks Velva!
Amy says
Wow Dennis, you have outdone yourself on this one, it looks amazing! I love the large amount of apple goodness in it as well between the torte layers. I will head to her site to see the recipe :)! Have a great weekend!
Ridwan says
Happy birthday Kim,cake looks amazing and delicious,,,Yum 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ridwan! xx
Ann says
Yay! Happy Birthday Kim! ….and it’s a beautiful cake!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ann! xx
Maureen says
Hey! Wink wink, nudge nudge… my birthday is coming up very soon. hint…
What a gorgeous torte! OMG just looking at it brings me joy.