Autumn Frosted Caramel Apple Cake

Ocean~Ivy's Note:

Wonderful, cozy recipe here. It would be a perfect cake to make in Autumn. The smell throughout the kitchen will be wonderful! 8)

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

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cake

• 2 cups unpeeled apples , cored & chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup nuts , chopped
• ½ cup flaked coconut

Caramel Frosting

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. In pan melt butter; add brown sugar and milk.
2. Boil on low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove and let cool. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat well. Set aside to frost cake.
4. Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
5. Mix apples and sugar, let stand, stirring occasionally to make a syrup.
6. Sift flour, soda and salt; add to apples.
7. Add remaining ingredients; combine well.
8. Bake 40-45 minutes.
9. Frost cake with Caramel Frosting.