Spiced Apple Caramel Cream Cake Roll
A delightful dessert that combines the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with fresh apples and rich caramel, creating a light, fluffy cake roll perfect for fall celebrations.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour The base for the cake, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cake rise beautifully.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds that warm, spicy aroma we all love.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg A distinctive spice that rounds out the flavor profile.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Provides a hint of earthiness.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Elevates the sweetness of the cake.
- 4 large eggs The binding ingredient for a fluffy texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetness balanced with the spice blend.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added depth of flavor.
- 1/3 cup apple cider Enhances flavor and moisture.
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream Whipped into a luscious filling.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For sweetness and stabilization in the whipped cream.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Complements the flavors beautifully.
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce Drizzled for decadence.
- 1 cup diced apples Fresh, juicy bites throughout the roll.
- powdered sugar to taste powdered sugar (for dusting) A perfect finishing touch.
- caramel sauce to taste caramel sauce (for drizzling) Elevates the cake visually and flavor-wise.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the apple cider.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- While the cake is baking, sprinkle a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
- Once the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake and towel together from the short end and let it cool completely.
Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the surface.
- Drizzle caramel sauce across the cream and sprinkle the diced apples on top.
- Roll the cake back up into a tight roll.
- Dust the exterior with powdered sugar and drizzle with more caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for a more stable batter. You can replace apple cider with reduced apple juice for a stronger flavor. Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans provides texture.