Ingredients

serves 15 to 20

　　2 1/2 cups sugar

　　3 eggs

　　1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

　　3 cups all-purpose flour

　　2 teaspoons vanilla

　　1 cup chopped walnuts

　　2 1/2 cups diced apples, canned or fresh

　　

Caramel Topping

3/4 pound (3 sticks) butter

　　2 cups brown sugar

　　1/4 cup milk

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together sugar, eggs, and oil. Add flour; mix together until well blended. Add vanilla, nuts, and diced apples. Spread into a lightly greased and floured 13 × 9-inch baking dish; bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. When cake is done, punch holes in it with a knife and pour topping over.

　　

Caramel Topping

Step 2

Heat all ingredients together over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for about 2 minutes. Pour over warm cake.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics