If you’re a caramel lover, you’re in for a treat! From ooey-gooey creations to rich, decadent bites, caramel adds the perfect balance of sweetness and depth to any dessert. We’ve gathered 13 irresistible caramel desserts that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Caramel Apple Cake

Caramel Apple Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A moist, spiced cake layered with tender apple chunks and a luscious caramel glaze, making every bite delightfully rich and fruity.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and creamy chocolate come together in this irresistible treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Homemade Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Silky, golden caramel sauce you can drizzle over just about anything—from ice cream to pancakes—to add a sweet, buttery touch.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Caramel Sauce

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This light, fluffy cake is topped with a silky salted caramel frosting that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Sheet Cake

Southern Caramel Cake

Southern Caramel Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Thin layers of tender yellow cake smothered in a traditional Southern-style caramel icing. It’s a sweet classic that never disappoints.
Get the Recipe: Southern Caramel Cake

Mini Caramel Apples

Mini Caramel Apples on a stick and dipped in sugar.
Mini Caramel Apples. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cute, bite-sized caramel apples that make snacking fun and delicious. A great way to combine crisp apple flavor with a sweet caramel coating.
Get the Recipe: Mini Caramel Apples

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

A piece of cake on a blue plate with a fork.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These layered bars combine rich chocolate brownie, tangy cheesecake, and caramel-drizzled apple slices for a dessert trifecta.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Brownie

Gochujang Caramel Cookies

Image shows a wooden table with gochujang caramel cookies on it.
Gochujang Caramel Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft cookies with a bold twist, blending spicy gochujang with sweet caramel for a uniquely addictive treat.
Get the Recipe: Gochujang Caramel Cookies

Banana Caramel Cake

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Layers of fluffy banana cake paired with a creamy caramel filling and frosting. It’s a fusion of classic flavors in every slice.
Get the Recipe: Banana Caramel Cake

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Crunchy popcorn coated in a buttery caramel glaze and paired with dried apple pieces for a sweet and chewy contrast.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Salted Caramel Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Two bowls of salted caramel snickerdoodle cookies on a plate with lavender flowers on the table.
Salted Caramel Brown Butter Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

A warm, nutty twist on a classic cookie, combining the richness of brown butter with a chewy salted caramel center.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Overhead image of caramel chocolate thumbprint cookies.
Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Soft chocolate cookies with a gooey caramel center, creating the ultimate handheld chocolate-caramel treat.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Salted Caramel S’mores

A person holding a s'mores sandwich.
Salted Caramel S’mores. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

The campfire favorite gets an upgrade with melty caramel layered with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel S’mores

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