Moist Caramel Apple Cake

photo by:kraft

Inspired by a childhood favorite, this recipe reinvents the caramel apple as a cake, with fresh, tangy chopped apples baked into a treat that’s a whole lot easier to eat.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

2 hr 15 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla or French Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

cup water

eggs

1/3

cup oil

Granny Smith apples (1 lb.), peeled, coarsely chopped

KRAFT Caramels

Tbsp. milk

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Stir in apples. Pour into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.

BAKE 50 min. to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Loosen cake from side of pan; invert onto wire rack. Gently remove pan. Cool cake completely. Transfer to plate.

MICROWAVE caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is smooth, stirring every 30 sec. Cool 10 min. or until slightly thickened. Drizzle over cake.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Cooking Know-How

Do not use cake mix with pudding in the mix. To avoid soggy cake, drizzle caramel sauce over cake just before serving.

Special Extra

Serve topped with thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping or vanilla ice cream.

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MeganKaso

posted:5/20/2008

I made it for a party and everyone loved it! It was pretty easy too!

shortandblue

posted:5/16/2008

Every time I make this cake, it gets wonderful raves!!! I really enjoy baking this because it is such a huge hit with the work crowd or the church social. I noticed that some ladies are having trouble getting the cake to come out of the pan in one easy piece. It is so simple!!!! Remember to always use Baker's Joy before putting the batter in your pan. It works every time for me.

jenavive516

posted:4/27/2008

this was such a hit at a work luncheon. leave the cake in the pan a while to cool off otherwise it falls somewhat because of the weight of the apples. also try using a jar of caramel to save time and a mess of melting the caramels.

spacegrl50

posted:4/23/2008

Iloved this recipe. I tweaked it tho'. I used a spice cake mix instead and used applesauce in place of the oil which cuts down ont the fat and adds more apple taste!

lghart1

posted:4/4/2008

The bottom half came out but the top stuck in the pan. I sprayed it with pam and then floured it as directed and it had to be dug out with a knife. What a mess. Do you have any suggestions that might have caused this to happen? I have never had this happen ever with any other cake. I threw this recipe out and the cake too.

dbowman9972

posted:3/22/2008

Loved this cake. We topped it with powdered sugar instead of caramel and everyone loved it. I have made it a dozen times. It's easy and travels well.

baerlicious

posted:3/2/2008

I thought this cake was absolutley delicious!!! I made it for a little dinner party, and everyone raved about it. I even dusted some powdered sugar on the cake before I added the caramel. This cake is definitely being made again!

ddmoschgat05

posted:2/23/2008

Very good, but the cake did not have enough flavor to stand on its own. Definitely needed the caramel (and whipped topping) for flavor. I'll make it again, but if I want good old apple cake, I'll stick with my old recipe.

turkey65

posted:2/19/2008

The cake was delicious, my husband and son loved it. A big hit at our house. I will take this cake to our next church dinner!

a cook

posted:2/12/2008

family likes it