Caramel Apple Pie Roll Cake 🍏🍰

Caramel Apple Pie Roll Cake 🍏🍰

Ingredients:

For the cake:

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Powdered sugar, for dusting

For the caramel apple filling:

2 large apples, peeled and diced

2 tbsp unsalted butter

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

1 tbsp 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 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp milk (to reach desired consistency)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes

Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix until smooth.

⏱️ Duration: 3-4 minutes

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

⏱️ Duration: 3-4 minutes

Pour the batter onto the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

⏱️ Bake Time: 12-15 minutes

Prepare the caramel apple filling: While the cake bakes, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until apples are tender. If you'd like a thicker filling, stir in cornstarch and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes

Make the cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes

Assemble the roll cake: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the pan and place it on a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.

⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes

Spoon the caramel apple mixture over the frosting, then gently roll the cake up from one end to the other. Place seam side down on a serving platter.

⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes

Drizzle the rolled cake with caramel sauce and sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired. 

⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Bake Time: 15 minutes | Cooling + Assembly: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Kcal: ~350 kcal per slice | Servings: 10