If you love apple pie and cake, this Caramel Apple Pie Roll Cake gives you the best of both worlds! It’s soft, sweet, and bursting with spiced caramel apple flavor — just like a cozy autumn hug in dessert form. This elegant roll cake features a tender sponge layered with creamy frosting, gooey caramel, and warm cinnamon apples. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a sweet treat on a chilly day! 🍂✨b This recipe may look fancy, but it’s actually quite simple to make. The key is rolling the cake while it’s still warm, which gives you that signature swirl filled with apples and cream. Once drizzled with golden caramel sauce, this dessert becomes an irresistible showstopper that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
🍏 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
For the Caramel Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to reach desired consistency)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4️⃣ Prepare the Caramel Apple Filling
While the cake bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are tender and caramelized. If you prefer a thicker filling, add cornstarch and cook for 1–2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Add milk a little at a time until the frosting is soft and spreadable.
6️⃣ Assemble the Roll Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting over the warm cake, leaving a small border around the edges. Spoon the caramel apple mixture over the frosting. Gently roll the cake up from one short end to the other, using the towel to guide you. Place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
7️⃣ Drizzle and Serve
Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon for that final autumn touch. Chill slightly before slicing for neat swirls, then serve and enjoy! 🍰
🍂 Recipe Tips
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart balance or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness.
- To make ahead: wrap and refrigerate the rolled cake (without caramel drizzle) for up to 2 days. Add caramel just before serving.
- Warm slices taste amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
⏰ Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling + Assembly: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Calories: ~350 kcal per slice
This Caramel Apple Pie Roll Cake is everything you love about fall — tender cake, creamy frosting, warm spices, and gooey caramel apple filling in every bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, cozy weekends, or anytime you crave a dessert that tastes like autumn comfort. 🍎💛
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