Caramel Apple Cake

A few weeks ago I mentioned this apple cake recipe and wanted to make sure I got it out to you all. You need a serious sweet tooth for this one! Its delicious and best served warm with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. Its very similar to one of those poke-cake recipes, which intrigued me. I swear I've pinned 500 of those poke-cake recipes but made 0 of them. They always look good and the concept sounds amazing, no idea why I haven't followed through. Probably because my baking is more often than not spontaneous and requires whatever I have on hand. Luckily I've had apples coming out my ears and I over purchased jars of caramel a few months back...so I was ready to go when I found this recipe.

Currently my son Maks is my #1 fan when it comes to my baking. He sits at the counter and eats whatever I've made and says "Mommy, you're the best cook ever." Seriously?? Does it get any better than that? He's only 5. Hopefully he'll still feel that way when he's 50. He loved this cake! The kids even helped bake this one, its very family friendly. Give it a try while apples are still in season, hopefully you'll like it as much as Maks! :)

Caramel Apple Cake

Recipe Type: Dessert

Author: Adapted from Lady and Sons Cookbook

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 60 mins

Total time: 1 hour 15 mins

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. sugar


• 3 eggs


• 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil


• 3 c. all-purpose flour


• 2 tsp vanilla


• 1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans


• 2 1/2 c. diced apples


• 1 jar caramel sundae topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.


2. Cream together sugar, eggs, and oil. Add flour; mix together until well blended.


3. Add vanilla, nuts, and diced apples.


4. Spread into a lightly greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking dish; bake for 45 to 60 minutes.


5. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.


6. When cake is done, punch holes in it with a knife and pour caramel topping over it.


7. Let stand for 10 minutes and serve warm with ice cream.

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