Caramel Apple Cake

By shelliec

Nutrition 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.

Ingredients

• CARAMEL ICING:
• 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
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine oil and sugars until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 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. 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 nuts if desired.