Caramel Cake With Apple Cider Whipped Cream is a moist yellow cake, prepared from a box mix, topped with a caramel frosting and a heavenly topping of apple cider whipped cream. It’s a beautiful cake that is as lovely as it is decadent, perfect for any occasion! If you prefer to make the cake from scratch, I do have a Yellow Cake Mix you will love! If you love all things caramel apple, I also have Caramel Apple Cheesecake you may want to try.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This cake can be easily put together with this semi-homemade recipe. However, it is also possible to make most of the ingredients from scratch, if preferred.
Cake Mix: I started with a box of yellow cake mix for this recipe. It is a convenient way to get this dessert started. Follow the instructions on preparing and baking the cake in a 9×13-inch baking dish according to the package instructions. Or, use my yellow cake mix. You could also experiment with other kinds of cake mixes like spice or apple-flavored.
Caramel Topping: Look for a 16-ounce jar of caramel to stir together with confectioners’ sugar. This will be the sweet and gooey layer of caramel frosting. You can also make homemade caramel to use!
Whipped Topping: You can use storebought whipped topping (like Cool Whip). Or, make homemade whipped topping to mix with the apple cider and ground cinnamon. This is the apple cider whipped cream that tops the cake.
Apple Cider: If you don’t want to use storebought apple cider, make homemade cider to use in this recipe and enjoy it as a hot or cold beverage!
Can I Make The Cake and Frosting Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can certainly get the cake and frosting made a day or two in advance. Once the cake has been baked, let it cool completely. Then, store it in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to a day or two. You can also get the frosting and apple cider whipped cream made ahead of time. Once each has been made, store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
How To Store Caramel Cake With Apple Cider Whipped Cream
Because of the whipped topping, it is best to store this caramel cake in the refrigerator. Cover it or store the cake in an airtight container. It will last up to 2-3 days.
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Caramel Cake with Apple Cider Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 jar (16 ounces) caramel topping
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 container (16 ounces) whipping topping
- 1 tablespoon apple cider
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake following the package instructions. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the apple cider whipped topping.
- While the cake is cooling, in a medium bowl, stir together the caramel topping and confectioners' sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- To a large bowl, add whipped topping, apple cider, and ground cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the caramel frosting evenly over the top.
- Top the caramel frosting with the apple cider whipped cream mixture.
- If not serving the cake immediately, chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Little sad that it’s a box recipe. No matter how I doctor it up I can’t get over the cake mix flavor… 🙁 Do you have a scratch recipe? Thanks 🙂
Jasmine, the entire first four paragraphs are a scratch recipe.
Stop it. This looks too good. Like, I’d eat the entire thing myself. And not feel any shame.
Ha ha. We are the same in more than just name. 🙂
Cider whipped cream, huh? That’s just brilliant! This cake looks lovely… And, I’m now thinking about putting a good dollop of cider whipped cream on everything. 🙂
Oh my word… it was SOOOO good! I did put it on everything for the 3 days I was experimenting with this recipe. Even breakfast muffins! 🙂
If it tastes as good as it looks…. I can only imagine!
Girl, you GOTTA try it. I mean, in your spare time and all. 😉
this looks AMAZING. Seriously. out of this world!
Thank you Angelyn!
Caramel cake is one of my favorites and paired with apples it sounds amazing!
I am positive you would love it!
B-e-a-u-t-iful! Love love love that dripping caramel and those fluffy cream peaks!
Thanks sweet Jessica!
I can see why this is one of the best tasting cakes you have ever had the privilege of making!!! Absolutely stunning and love all the flavors here. . he caramel and the apple whipped cream!!! and GOOP!!!! I’ve never heard of such a thing. . totally going to try making that!
You would love GOOP girl… it’s just one more way to eliminate all chemicals when baking since you do not need to use the stuff in the spray can! (which I admittedly use and like even though it is more chemical than butter) It lasts forever and is EASY! 🙂
Is cake for breakfast a thing? Please say yes because I want ALL of this cake! Apple cider whipped cream? That is my new favorite thing of all the things. Pinned!
YES, Taylor! YES, it is! Let’s eat a WHOLE LOT of this cake. Like, the whole thing. Like NOW.
Seriously…this needs to be on a billboard! This looks outstanding and I could swim in the whipped cream!
lol I like the way you think!! 😉