Apple Walnut Cake

Submitted by dustcatcher

"Rich, dense cake."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 golden delicious apples
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons apple brandy
• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup cold caramel

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Grease and flour two 9 X 2" round cake pans and line the bottom with waxed or parchment paper.
3. Sift together flours, cinnamon, baking soda, salt.
4. On medium speed, beat oil with sugar for 3 minutes or until smooth. Add eggs (room temperature) one at a time and beat until light, 1 or 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, beating after each addition until smooth.
5. Expect a thick and doughlike batter.
6. With a spoon, stir in the apples (cut in 1 inch pieces), walnuts, and brandy until just barely blended.
7. Bake for 44-55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let rest in pans for 10 minutes then remove and cool completely.
8. On medium speed beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, for about 3 minutes. Gradually add caramel until it is well incorporated.