Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 medium apples, diced small or grated
• For the icing:
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  •  1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 10×15 inch jelly roll (or sheet cake) pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring apples and water to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. In the meantime, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs.
5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry (batter will be thick.)
6. Gradually stir in the warm melted butter and mix well until combined.
7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan (batter will be loose.)
8. Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center of the cake springs back when touched. Let cool until just slightly warm.
9. Make the icing by combining the butter and milk in a medium microwave safe bowl; microwave for 45 seconds, and then in 15 second intervals until butter is melted. Whisk to combine. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and caramel sauce; whisk to combine.
10. Pour icing over the cake while it’s cooled, but still slightly warm. Allow icing to set completely before slicing. Cut into squares and enjoy!