Salted Caramel Cookie Cake
October 8, 2024
Welcome to The Storybook Kitchen! I’m kicking off my new book and dessert series with a treat that’s packed full of fall vibes and apple goodness, inspired by Angie Ellington’s “Autumn at Apple Hill.” This cookie cake is the ultimate way to bring the book to life, and if you’re a fan of irresistible, buttery desserts like me, this one is next level. After you dive into the story, don’t forget to check out the Hallmark movie adaptation starring Erin Cahill and Wes Brown! This cookie cake has all the cozy flavors of fall, from spiced apples to sweet white chocolate, and finishes with a caramel drizzle and sea salt for that perfect balance. So, grab your favorite fall drink, get comfortable, and let’s get to reading and baking 📕🍪
Salted Caramel Cookie Cake
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ c white chocolate
- 1/2 c finely apples (about a half of an apple)
Frosting:
- 1 stick of butter
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- Fall leaf sprinkles, if desired
- Caramel sauce
- Coarse salt or flaked salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8” round pan with baking spray and line the bottom with a parchment round.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice. Set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes or fully mixed and fluffy. Add in the egg and mix. Add in the vanilla and mix again.
- Add the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and apples. Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and mix. Add in the apple pie spice, vanilla, and heavy cream and mix. Pipe the frosting around the border of the cake. Drizzle caramel on top. Sprinkle sea salt and serve. I love salty-sweet, so I sprinkle it generously!
This dessert is the best mix of autumn flavors and apple-iscious moments inspired by Angie Ellington’s book “Autumn at Apple Hill.” It’s a perfect start to my new book and dessert series, where I pair seasonal flavors with themed reads. AND after you read the book and make the cookie cake, catch the Hallmark movie adaptation starring the wonderful Erin Cahill and Wes Brown.
I love a good cookie cake…that’s an understatement. Cookie Cake is by far one of the most irresistible desserts for me. I’ve gotta say this cookie cake is next level. It totally gives the feeling of fall at an apple orchard. The combo of buttery richness, tart apples, salty sweet toppings, and a creamy buttercream border is autumn baking at its finest. So grab a cup of cider or tea and read along with me!
The base of the cake features fall flavors, like apple pie spice and finely chopped apples, and then I throw in creamy white chocolate chips for extra sweetness. It bakes in an 8” round pan until it has just the right amount of golden-brown crispness along the edges.
What sets this dessert apart is the creamy apple pie-spiced buttercream. Made with butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of apple pie spice, it’s the perfect extra special touch. This frosting is piped around the edges, but feel free to spread it on the entire cake! All the frosting lovers out there will thank you.
For an extra fall-inspired touch, caramel sauce is generously drizzled over the top. To balance the caramel, I sprinkled coarse sea salt which really brings out all of the flavors. If you’re feeling extra festive, add some Fall leaf sprinkles for a little color.
You guys, I am so excited for this series! I love reason, and I LOVE seasonal recipes. I have so much more coming, and send me all of your book suggestions. I’d love to hear them 🙂
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