Cozy Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake

Warm, cozy spices, sweet apples, cake and a gooey caramel drizzle… are you in yet? Good because this Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake is everything a fall dessert should be.

It’s like all the best parts of caramel apples, but in an easier-to-eat-form (and with cake!).

Because it’s a Texas sheet cake, it’s perfect for potlucks, parties, or just when you want a no-fuss dessert to feed a crowd (or, you know, just yourself all week – no judgment!).

Whether you just went apple picking, or are just craving some comforting fall flavors, you’ve got to try this one.

Let’s make some apple cake!

Ingredients

For the Frosting:

Apple Topping:

Steps to Make Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. 

3. Heat the butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.

4. Remove from heat and pour into the dry ingredients mixture. Stir just until combined.

5. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan.

7. Bake the cake at 375F for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes until warm.

Frosting:

1. Melt the butter and milk together in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then raise the temperature to medium-high until the mixture begins to simmer.

2. In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and the melted butter and milk mixture. Whisk together until smooth.

3. Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread out evenly.

4. Cool the cake completely before slicing and serving.

Apple Topping:

1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

2. Add the diced apples and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.

3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon. Stir the mixture into the apples.

4. Cook the apples over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally (do not over-cook or it will turn into apple sauce).

5. Set the apples aside to cool completely to room temperature.

6. Spread the cooled apples over the cake and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.