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Caramel Lovers Need to Try These Desserts

Modified: Mar 5, 2025 · Published Mar 5, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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Caramel is rich, and buttery, and makes any dessert instantly better. Whether it’s drizzled over brownies, baked into cookies, or swirled into cheesecake, there’s no wrong way to enjoy it. From cake to cookies to pie, these caramel desserts are sweet, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.

Salted Caramel Sauce

A cup of salted caramel sauce.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

With just a few ingredients and some simple steps, you can create a rich, buttery sauce that's perfect for drizzling over desserts or eating straight from the jar. This salted caramel recipe walks you through the process, ensuring you end up with smooth, golden caramel every time.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Sauce

Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

A bundt cake with dripping caramel as caramel is poured on.
Image Credit: Chenee Today

This Southern-inspired Kentucky butter cake takes the classic dessert to new heights with the addition of a homemade caramel sauce that soaks into every bite.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Gingerbread Caramel Corn

Caramel corn in a jar with twine tied around the top.
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon

The spicy warmth of gingerbread meets the sweet crunch of caramel-coated popcorn, creating a festive treat that's perfect for munching on during movie nights or gifting to friends and family.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Caramel Corn

Chocolate Caramel Cake

A three layer chocolate cake with dropping caramel.
Image Credit: Marcellina in Cucina

This chocolate caramel cake is a decadent dessert that combines three layers of fudgy chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and caramel.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cake

Iced Caramel Latte

Top down view of two glasses topped with whipped cream and caramel.
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This simple caramel iced coffee recipe combines strong coffee, creamy milk, and a generous swirl of caramel sauce for a refreshing treat. It's an easy way to satisfy your coffee cravings without leaving home.

Get the recipe: Iced Caramel Latte

Apple Cake

A top down view of a bundt cake with a slice slightly pulled out.
Image Credit: The Peasant's Daughter

Old-fashioned fresh apple cake is a comforting dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of apples. Packed with chunks of fruit and warm spices, this moist cake is perfect for fall gatherings.

Get the recipe: Apple Cake

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookie

A cookie topped with frosting and caramel.
Image Credit: The Fresh Cooky

These salted caramel cheesecake cookies combine the tangy creaminess of cheesecake with the rich sweetness of caramel, all wrapped up in a soft, buttery cookie. It's like having two desserts in one!

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookie

Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

A caramel topped cake on a plate with a bite on a fork.
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Caramel apple sheet cake brings together the best of fall flavors in an easy-to-serve format. This moist cake is studded with tender apple pieces and topped with a gooey caramel frosting.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Caramel Apples

A caramel apple on a plate.
Image Credit: Recipes From a Pantry

Making caramel apples at home makes for a fun and delicious treat. This recipe guides you through coating crisp apples in a smooth, homemade caramel for a classic fall snack. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personal touch.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apples

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Chocolate cookies stuffed with caramel and topped with salt.
Image Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

Chocolate caramel cookies offer the best of both worlds - chewy chocolate cookies with a surprise caramel center. These treats are perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings or sharing with friends. The gooey caramel adds an extra layer of indulgence to each bite.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Fudgy Brownies with Salted Caramel

Dark chocolate brownie squares topped with caramel sauce.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

These fudgy brownies with salted caramel are a chocolate lover's dream. Made in just one bowl, they're incredibly easy to make. The dense, rich brownie base is perfectly complemented by a drizzle of homemade salted caramel sauce, creating a dessert that's easy to make at home with a decadent feel.

Get the recipe: Fudgy Brownies with Salted Caramel

Gingerbread Cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake on a plate.
Image Credit: The Peasant's Daughter

Gingerbread cheesecake marries the classic holiday flavor with creamy cheesecake for a unique dessert. The spicy-sweet gingerbread base is topped with a smooth, tangy filling for the perfect winter dessert.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

A tart topped with caramel and crushed candy bar with a slice slightly pulled out.
Image Credit: Elle and Pear

This salted caramel chocolate tart with a Biscoff crust combines rich chocolate ganache with a layer of gooey caramel, all nestled in a spiced cookie base.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

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