Caramel Apple Cake

Although apples are available year-round, the Fall just seems like a great time for apple desserts. I found this recipe in Mom's recipe box and thought it would be a nice treat on a Fall day as the weather turns cooler. The cake was delicious. And while it was baking, the house smelled so good.

This cake is very easy to make. The ingredients are fairly standard. When I made this cake, I used walnuts, but other types of nuts would work or no nuts at all. The recipe does list raisins, but I left them out of this one. The frosting is a fairly basic glaze with some cinnamon added to highlight the Fall flavors.

Caramel Apple Cake 

• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup nut, optional
• 1/2 cup raisins, optional
• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3-4 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; beat for three minutes. Stir in the apples, nuts, and raisins. Pour into a greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool.

Make the frosting by blending the powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Spread over the cake. Enjoy!