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Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

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When I go to potlucks, family gatherings or on hunting and fishing trips with my husband and son, this cake is one of my favorite desserts to bring. The flavorful cake stays moist as long as it lasts, which isn't long! -Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon

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Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

30 90 120

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CARAMEL ICING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Dash salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the apples, walnuts and vanilla.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 528 calories, 29 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 211 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Apple Cake in Taste of Home October/November 1994, p39

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Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2013 by roadrunner11

I've made this cake twice and it was a hit both at my office and Thanksgiving with family! I would definately make this again :D

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by lisa53202

Delicious, moist and spicy.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by angelgirl_24

Loved this recipe!! I used half the oil it called for and 3/4 c. unsweetened applesauce (to make 1 1/2c. total). Couldn't tell the difference. Everyone loved it and it turned out great! I also baked it in a 9 x 13" pan for 45 min.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by I heart baking

This cake was PERFECT for fall! It was delicious and everyone wanted the recipe! MUST try it...

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by Red Delicious

I discovered this recipe after having a delicious apple cake dessert at a restaurant. I believe this recipe may be better than the one I paid $7.99 a slice for! I definitely recommend serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My only questions - has anyone ever substituted apple sauce in place of all the oil in this recipe?

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by sterld

I made this cake last night, and there was one slice left on plate this am. Awesome!!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by mary clark

Cake was delicious, topping was thin like a sauce, but great served over each slice of cake.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by Fergusonangus

I have been making this past year we love it

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by jillizbizi

This is a really delicious cake that is easy to make. It is so moist. The frosting compliments it beautifully. Perfect recipe as written, no need to change a thing.

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by shineegurl

i made this for the first time yesterday as a dessert for a dinner party. Everyone loved it. It is moist and sweet ,good with coffee or tea. I recommend it, it is definitely a keeper.

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