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Easy Apple Cake with Caramel Topping

Easy Apple Cake with Caramel Topping
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This rich, moist cake turns out perfect every time. The decadent caramel topping makes it extra special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apples, finely diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix apples and sugar together. Let stand until sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Add egg and beat well.
  3. Sift together dry ingredient. Stir dry ingredients into apple mixture.
  4. Add walnuts (optional) and vanilla.
  5. Pour batter into an 8×8 inch pan. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.

Caramel topping (prep during last 10 -15 minutes the cake is baking):

  1. In a medium sauce pot, whisk together sugars, flour, and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture starts to thicken and become glossy.
  2. Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  3. Pour topping over cake while both are still hot.

Serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or ice cream, if you like. Best served the day it’s baked.

Notes

If you don’t have an 8×8 square pan, a nine inch round pan will also do.

Find it online: https://commonsensehome.com/apple-cake/