Autumn Frosted Caramel Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups unpeeled apples, cored & chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Caramel Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In pan melt butter; add brown sugar and milk.

2. 2

   Boil on low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Remove and let cool. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat well. Set aside to frost cake.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.

5. 5

   Mix apples and sugar, let stand, stirring occasionally to make a syrup.

6. 6

   Sift flour, soda and salt; add to apples.

7. 7

   Add remaining ingredients; combine well.

8. 8

   Bake 40-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Frost cake with Caramel Frosting.