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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Jessamyndawn

posted:9/14/2005

This cake was so easy to make. I brought it to work and everyone loved it. I will most definatly fix this again. This is rated in my book of recipes the best that I have made.

MzLz

posted:9/13/2005

Two of my favorite kitchen words, simple and delicious. I grated my apples and used what I had at home at the time which were the Galas. Will try the Granny Smiths next. Hmmm.

a cook

posted:9/13/2005

this cake is very moist and very good, I too think it would be good with a spice mix. very easy to make and is delicious with a cup of coffee

CatMal

posted:9/13/2005

This cake is delicious... when I saw the word moist I decided to try it, and it is truly moist. We loved it!! Nuts would be good either sprinkled on top or in the batter. I use solid shortening and flour in my pan - I have tried using the spray and it didn't work well for me. But, shortening works every time. The only negative comment I have is concerning the caramel topping; it was a little thin. Next time I make the cake, I think I'll start with about 2 tablespoons of milk so the glaze with be thicker.

pisces756

posted:9/13/2005

Cake was moist, and beautiful. I received rave reviews for the cake, however, it was not my favorite, too rich for me!

laina3

posted:9/13/2005

This cake was truly moist and delicious. My family and coworkers enjoyed it. Best of all, it was easy to prepare. It's the perfect "kick-off to fall" dessert!

a cook

posted:9/13/2005

I made the cake for a party last night and everyone loved the cake! So moisted and full of favor with the apples, I only used 2. I waited to put the caramel till right before serving. I can't wait to make it again.

a cook

posted:9/13/2005

after sharing with neighbors & co-workers, i'll need to make another one. very moist & the choice of apples was right on - they kept their texture nicely. i added a bit of cinnamon only because i can't bring myself to cook apples without it

a cook

posted:9/13/2005

This was an excellent cake. So easy and moist!

Lois95

posted:9/13/2005

Everyone loved this one. I cooled & stirred the toppling longer then 10 minutes so it was a little thicker. Next time I'll add some chopped pecans to the mix.