By Bring Caramel Apple Sheet Cake to your table with an easy method and crowd-pleasing taste. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike.
Caramel Apple Sheet Cake captures the essence of desserts|cakes while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Caramel Apple Sheet Cake becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
For the cake
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups self rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups chopped apples, peeled
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the caramel icing
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pecan halves, optional
How To Make Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 pan. In large bowl beat eggs, then add oil and sugar, stir until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until cake begins to pull away from the sides of pan. Cool.
For The Icing
Melt butter in saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in brown sugar, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add milk and continue cooking until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar. Add vanilla and blend well. Spread over cooled cake. If icing gets to thick, add a little milk and blend well.
Garnish with pecan halves if desired.
PREPARATION STEPS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Grease a 13 x 9 pan
In large bowl beat eggs, then add oil and sugar, stir until well blended
Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly
Pour batter into pan
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until cake begins to pull away from the sides of pan
Cool.
How To Make Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Melt butter in saucepan over medium low heat
Stir in brown sugar, cook and stir for 2 minutes
Add milk and continue cooking until mixture boils, stirring constantly
Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar
Add vanilla and blend well
Spread over cooled cake
If icing gets to thick, add a little milk and blend well.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~320 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Coffee; Tea; Vanilla ice cream; Fresh berries
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
