CARAMEL APPLE COFFEE CAKE WITH WALNUTS

Caramel Apple Coffee Cake with Walnuts image

I created this recipe after a trip to an orchard with my family. This moist cake is full of hearty apples and nuts, while the caramel topping adds a delectable finish. -Sharon Cable, Dyersville, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
Dash salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan; dust with flour, tapping out extra., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in apples., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand to thicken slightly. Spoon slowly over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.