Apple or Pear Cake

~Leslie~'s Note:

Absolutely the most delicious, moist cake ever with a decadent topping. Very simple to make, my family just loves this!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 cake

CAKE

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs , beaten
• 1 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 cups raw diced apples or 4 cups pears

TOPPING

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ lb butter

Directions:

1. Cake:.
2. Mix all cake ingredients by hand in order given.
3. Pour in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan or springform pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and remove.
5. Topping:.
6. In saucepan mix all ingredients and bring to a slow boil for 3 minutes.
7. Pour over cake and return to oven for 4 minutes.

Reviews

[Shadowdancer Duskstar]

I made this last night and it was utterly delicious! I did do some changes, which I think helped the resulting cake. I grated the apples (I used four smallish green ones) and instead of 1 cup of veg oil, I reduced it to 2/3c and put in 1 cup of milk. I also increased the amount of vanilla to 1 tbsp, and the cinnamon to 3 tsp. Eaten warm, it reminded me of very good carrot cake - except it wasn't carrot! DH LOVED the cake!

[Sweet**Fuzion]

Outstanding! Made this morning and served this evening for a large family gathering and was very pleased with the results. I used 4 golden delicious apples, 1T vanilla and added 1/2 tsp cardomom. I also sprinkled it with walnuts after pouring on the glaze- it was truly enjoyed by all...can't wait to try with pears!

[Kittencalskitchen]

Yes, awesome is the perfect word to describe this wonderful moist cake! It really deserves more than a five star rating. I made this cake using half and half in place of milk and used fresh pears, and cut down the sugar a bit. The caramel topping was just to die for on the cake. I baked mine in my air convection oven at 325 degrees, and was done in 40 minutes. I can't wait to make this cake again, it was just delicious! Sarahsmomi, thank you so much for sharing another winner!...Kitten:)