*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Fresh Apple Nut Cake with Caramel Icing

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Apples

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          Sifted flour
   1      teaspoon      Baking powder
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1      teaspoon      Baking soda
   1      teaspoon      Cinnamon
     3/4  cup           Oil
   4      cups          Apples -- finely chopped
                        (about 6)
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
   2                    Eggs
   2      cups          Sugar
   1      cup           Pecans -- finely chopped
                        Caramel Icing:
   2 1/2  cups          Sugar
     3/4  cup           Milk
   1                    Egg
     1/2  cup           Sugar
     1/2                Stick butter
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a lg mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder,
 soda, salt, & cinnamon. Add oil, apples & vanilla. Beat at md speed for 2 min.
 until well blended. In another bowl, beat eggs until light yellow in color.  
Gradually add sugar & continue beating until light & fluffy. 
 Fold egg mixture into the apple mixture, blending thoroughly.
 Stir in nuts.  Pour into lightly greased 10" tube pan. 
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. & 10 min. or until done.

 Caramel Icing:

 MIx 2 c sugar, milk & egg & bring to a boil. 
 Brown 1/2 c sugar in skillet, then add it to egg mixture while boiling.
 Boil until cool, then add a little butter & vanilla. Cool & spread over cake.

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