Caramel Apple Torte with a Dark Caramel Sauce

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slice of caramel apple torte drizzled with caramel sauce on a white plate

You'll love this buttery rich caramel apple torte, drizzled with a dark caramel sauce. It's perfect for dessert or even breakfast!  

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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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.

slice of caramel apple torte drizzled with caramel sauce on a white plate

The only thing missing on my Caramel Apple Torte is the vanilla ice cream.

overhead view of caramel apple torte with slice cut out

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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slice of caramel apple torte drizzled with caramel sauce on a white plate
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4 from 1 vote

Caramel Apple Torte

You'll love this buttery rich caramel apple torte, drizzled with a dark caramel sauce. It's perfect for dessert or even breakfast!  
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, caramel, torte
Servings: 12
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

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

* put the butter in the freezer for 20 or 30 minutes before slicing it. *you can press down the crust on top of the filling but be very gentle, the crust forms as the butter melts, giving the cake that rustic look.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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Chef Dennis is a semi-retired Chef, writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis aka Ask Chef Dennis®. Chef Dennis worked professionally in White Table Cloth Restaurants for 40 years and has been developing easy to make, restaurant-style recipes since 2009. The second phase of his reinvention from chef to blogger has earned him a place at the Worlds Dinner Table. Join him on his Culinary Journey enjoying his easy to make Restaurant Style recipes and travel adventures. For more details, check out his About page.

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  4. 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..

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  11. 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!!!!

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  14. 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!

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  17. 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!

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  21. 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

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  23. 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!

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  26. 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.

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