Amy N. Worthington

Now is the perfect time of year to use fresh apples for all sorts of recipes. Lately I’ve been given fresh apples from co-workers, roommates and neighbors. I’ve had delicious apples all over the place so we decided to try some new apple recipes. Out of all the favorites this one could possibly be my most favorite. Give it a shot, it’s incredibly easy and out of this world delicious!

This recipe originally came from the Costco magazine, for those of you who have had their apple, caramel muffins – this is very similar.

Recipe:

CAKE

• 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Oil
• 3 Eggs
• 3 Cups Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 5 apples, cored peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I didn’t peel them, and it worked great)
• 1 Cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

CARAMEL GLAZE

• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• Pinch of Salt
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a 9×13 cake pan.
2. To prepare the cake, beat both sugars and oil in a mixing bowl until very well blended.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, mixing just until blended.
5. Stir in apples, nuts, vanilla; pour into pan.
6. Bake for 50-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out lcean. Let cool in the pan while preparing the glaze. (Note: Mine cooked for around 55-60 minutes)
7. To prepare the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in both sugars and salt; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
8. Add cream and bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Poke holes in the cake with a skewer or fork. (Holes should be somewhat small) Pour and spread the glaze.
10. Eat and Enjoy!