Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Drizzle

A couple weeks ago I shared this recipe over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. Since fall is almost here and it's almost apple picking season (YAY!!!) I though I would share it with you awesome folks too.

This is a family recipe from my mom's side that everyone makes and LOVES. This is a fresh apple cake with caramel drizzle and it is to die for. This cake is awesome hot, but it is just as good once it's cooled down. This is a favorite at family functions and potlucks and it's a great way to use all those apples we pick at the local you-pick farm near our house.



Apple Cake
3 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegatable oil
3 cups apples, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp vanilla

1. Sift dry ingredients. Set aside.

2. Beat eggs. Add sugar and oil. Beat for 3 minutes.

3. Slowly stir in dry ingredients. At this point, it will have a consistancy similar to bread dough.

4. Fold in apples, nuts and vanilla. Pour into a 10 inch greased and floured tube pan (I use a bunt pan) Instead of chunks of apples, I prefer to have slices. I think it gives a better consistency and makes the apples cook better, but it really is a personal preference. When you add the apples the mixture will be mostly apples and not look anything like your standard cake batter. Trust me, it will bake awesome!


5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.


Caramel Drizzle

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup or 1 stick margarine

1. Put all ingredients together in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.

2. Boil for 3 minutes and then pour over the cake while the cake is still hot.

This cake is awesome hot, but it is just as good once it's cooled down. This is a favorite at family functions and potlucks and it's a great way to use all those apples we pick at the local you-pick farm near our house.



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23 comments:

  1. yummy!I am pining this !Great for fall!!

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  2. I can practically smell how delicious that cake is through my computer screen. Yum.

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  3. Oh my word! This is not good for my diet, but I pinned it for later!! Wink! Thanks for linking up to the CHQ Blog Hop this week!
    Barbara @ Chase the Star

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  4. Yum! I've been wanting to make an apple cake lately and now I have the perfect recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Thursday this week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

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    1. Let me know if you try it. I'd love to know how it turned out.

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  5. This is a delicious looking cake! I will have to try this one day. Stopping by from the Creative Thursday party. I host a party on Mondays and would love for you to stop by sometime. :) www.thisgalcooks.com

    Julie

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  6. I'm so glad that I'm following you! Your apple cake looks amazing. Thanks so much for posting on the Made in a Day link party!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  7. what a wonderful fall treat so very tasty come over and see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  8. Caramel Drizzle.... you need not say more! lol
    Looks so yummy!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  9. It looks lovely. I am going to keep this recipe. Thanks for sharing the family recipe.
    Thanks for visiting bindu.ca(Bindu Blogs)

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  10. You already know I love this! But I wanted to stop by and say 'thanks' for joining the party at Keep Calm & Link Up! Hope to see you again next week!

    Barbara @ Chase the Star
    chasethestar.net

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  11. YUMMM! I can't wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

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  12. Looks delish!! Found you through Chase the Star. :)

    Heather

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  13. Dear Erin,
    I'm a new follower from the weekend blog walk! I'm looking forward to future posts!

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  14. I like your blog. I have just signed up as a follower. Please drop by to Carole's Chatter and check it out. You might like my Food on Friday series which focuses on a different thing. This week it is marinades and rubs. If you like my blog it would be great if you followed me back. Have a good week.

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    1. Thanks for stopping my. Marinades and rubs are things that I'm not so hot at. Can't wait to stop by and check it out.

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  15. Have I told you how much I love this recipe Miss Biggers? It makes me so hungry :)

    Thanks for sharing this at the Weekend Wonders party. Hope to see you back on Thursday. Have a great day!

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  16. Looks amazing! Stopping by from Mom's Mingle. I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim!

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  17. This cake looks like the perfect treat to welcome fall. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks for stopping. Apple picking season is here and that makes it even more perfect!

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  18. Yes - this cake definitely seems to be super delicious. I like the recipe and pinning this

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