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I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. —Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 436 calories, 21 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook , p77
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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by Barbara23Rose
If you have a sweet tooth - but still want your fruit too, this is for you. It is quite sweet - but the fresh apples and crunchy walnuts tame it down a bit. You could always omit the caramel sauce - but it is so heavenly with it. Have made it several times - and it is always gone almost immediately. I imagine it would keep well - as it is very moist - but I never have any left.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by sNic23
My 17-year-old daughter made this while I was out recently and when I came home the entire house smelled wonderful. She had no trouble making this cake or the sauce using the directions given. Because we do not use corn syrup, she substituted pure grade A maple syrup and it was absolutely delicious. I hope she makes this again soon, though if she doesn't I may just resort to baking it myself!
Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by Gracie88
The cake was dry and very blah. Also, directions for the caramel sauce are not very detailed.You can not add an egg to a warm mixture without tempering it first.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by aldertonsharon
Cannot use corn syrup, what can I use instead of. It was great but I probably won't make it again because of the syrup.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Elizabeth41749
This is delicious. Anytime I've take this cake to a meeting or party I'm always asked for the recipe.
Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by cherrylady
Loved this dessert! Some confusion with the instructions however. I could not 'POUR' the batter into the baking pan -- it was as thick as cookie dough! SCRAPE dough into baking pan would be more like it.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by ronayne
"Many thanks to Mrs. Karl Zank!" Just made this apple cake and sauce today. Positively delicious! My husband and guests thought I was a genius! The caramel sauce is very rich and creamy so a small piece will suffice. Try it! I think you'll love it!
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