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