This is an amazingly yummy fall recipe and so quick to throw together. It's one my mom gave me years ago and I have not a clue where she got it- my Memommy maybe? If you are one of those sadly deluded people who think that things can be "too sweet" then you might not be a fan (or you just might scrape off most of the icing like my husband did) but if you are a true sweets lover than indulge!
Apple Cake
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
3 cups chopped apples
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 pckg butterscotch chips (optional- use if you are NOT frosting with caramel icing)
Mix oil, sugar and eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Add vanilla. Stir in apples and nuts. If using, sprinkle with butterscotch chips. Bake 1 hr at 350 in 9x13 pan. Leave out chips if you plan to make caramel frosting.
Caramel Frosting- quick and easy
(this is a great substitute for the old fashioned caramel icing that can be pretty difficult)
Melt 1 stick butter (1/2 cup). Add 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup milk. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and add 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until creamy and frost cooled cake.
Tip: I poke holes in the top of the cake before frosting it because how could it not be good for the frosting to seep down into the cake?!
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