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Dotty's Apple Nut Cake

This hearty apple cake is studded with walnuts and topped with a smooth caramel frosting. This cherished recipe is a tasty way to enjoy all of the flavors of fall!
5 from 4 votes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 slices

Ingredients
  

Apple Nut Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 cups apples peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped

Caramel Frosting Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Apple Nut Cake Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and prepare a 9x13 inch pan by lining with parchment paper (recommended) or greasing generously with cooking spray. A glass pan is recommended for more even baking.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir all dry ingredients into the large bowl of wet ingredients and mix until the flour is incorporated.
  • Add the chopped apples and walnuts and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45minutes or until the center is baked through. Let cool before frosting with the caramel frosting.

Caramel Frosting Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the brown sugar, stir until combined, and heat for about 1 minute over medium-low heat. Add the milk and salt and heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. Add 1¾ cups powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If too thin, add remaining ¼ cup powdered sugar so it is a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled cake.