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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lovemymarley

posted:9/27/2005

I made this cake for a bake sale. It had to be cut into slices because so many people wanted to try it. It was super easy to make. I did tweek the recipe a bit: I only added 2 apples instead of three and I omited the caramels and milk and used the caramel apple dip you can find in the produce section instead.

delmahino

posted:9/26/2005

A simple recipe that was delicious. The cake was extremely moist. Everyone at the enjoyed it.

T-TAYLOR

posted:9/26/2005

MY FAMILY LOVED THIS RECIPE. THIS CAKE WAS DELICIOUS. I ALSO SHARED THIS ONE WITH A FEW FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.

a cook

posted:9/26/2005

It was as easy and delicious as the article boasted. For those who don't like caramel, I offered caramel sundae sauce on the side.

a cook

posted:9/26/2005

Recipe was very simple to make and everyone loved it. Very moist and delicious. Make sure you refridgerate unused portions as it is very moist and will develop mold quickly if left out for a few days.

SWISS9

posted:9/26/2005

Very moist and delicious!

brlangley

posted:9/25/2005

very moist and just rich enought to satisfy

a cook

posted:9/25/2005

My boyfriend made the cake for me because it sounded so good, it came out great I almost ate the whole thing myself.

a cook

posted:9/25/2005

This cake is wonderful...I kicked it up a notch by putting a slice in a bowl, adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then topping it off with caramel sauce. My guests just LOVED it!!

Jo205

posted:9/24/2005

Easy recipe and delicious. I made it for a get- together and it got rave reviews. After reading some reviews I used Granny Smith apples for more flavor and grated them to get flavor in every bite. I will definately be making it again. It is special.