Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Snack Cake with Soft Bakery Swirls

 

Ingredients:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups diced apples

Swirl:
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Glaze:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• 1 to 2 tsp milk

Methods:

Heat your oven to 350 F and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy and light.
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
Gently stir in the apples so they stay spread through the batter.
Spread half the batter into the pan.
Stir together the swirl ingredients and drizzle half over the batter.
Add the remaining batter, then finish with the rest of the swirl and run a knife lightly through the top.
Bake for 32 to 38 minutes until golden and set in the center.
Stir together the glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the warm cake.
Let it settle before slicing so every square keeps its soft swirled center.

Nutrition: 295 kcal | 12 g fat | 42 g carbs | 5 g protein