Name: Apple Dessert Pizza with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: serves 8-10
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup (40g) chopped walnuts; 2 medium apples, thinly sliced; 8 ounces (224g) brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature*; 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) store-bought or homemade salted caramel, divided*