Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake

Caramel Apple Texas Sheet Cake 1 C unsalted butter softened 1 C cold water 2 C plus 2 tbsp flour 2 C sugar ½ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp ground cloves ½ C full fat sour cream 2 large eggs room tempature 1 medium apple diced finely Caramel Icing ¼ C unsalted butter softened 3 tbsp whole milk 2 C powdered sugar ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp caramel flavoring 1 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 glass pan with pam baking spray Using a medium saucepan, combine the butter and water and bring to a slow boil. Make sure to stir consistently to avoid burning the butter Remove and allow to cool Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves until combined Using another large bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs Gradually wisk in the butter mixture into the sour cream and eggs until combined Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined Fold in the apples Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean Allow to cool on the counter while you make the icing Using a medium pot, heat up the butter and milk over medium heat until the butter is melted. Whisk to combine Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, caramel and cinnamon until combined and smooth Pour over the cake and allow icing to harden before enjoying!