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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Caramel Apple Cake ~
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t salt
3 1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine
dash salt
1 cup walnuts, optional
Preheat oven to 325F.
In a mixing bowl, combine oil and sugars, add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to
batter and stir well. Fold in apples, walnuts
and vanilla. Pour into a greased and floured
10-inch tube pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until
cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove
to a wire rack to cool completely. In the top
of a double boiler over simmering water, heat
brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until sugar
is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Beat in
confectioners sugar until smooth; drizzle over
cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Makes 12-16 servings
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For gift giving place cake on a decorative
holiday plate. Give with a basket containing
favorite tea mixture, tea infuser, and teacup or
coffee mug. Embellish basket with greenery
and ribbon. Add gift tag and recipe card.
