Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake

Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake is like fall in a bite, with soft, spiced apple cake topped with a gooey caramel glaze that drips into every nook and cranny. It’s the kind of dessert you bring to a potluck, and by the end, people are not-so-casually scraping the pan for "just one more piece."

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Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare an sheet pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients.

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In a saucepan, melt butter with water over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then pour into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream/buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Fold in the diced apples.

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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly while you make the frosting.

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In a medium saucepan or small bowl, melt butter and heavy cream/milk over medium heat or in the microwave. Gradually mix with powdered sugar in a large or medium bowl until smooth and thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and caramel sauce.

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Spread frosting over the warm cake, while the frosting is also still warm. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Enjoy!

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