APPLE CINNAMON CAKE

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• Cinnamon Apple Cake Description Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 50 to 60 minutes Enjoy this apple cake from Food with Flair, a West Des Moines, Iowa catering company. This is one of their most requested desserts! Ingredients Cake 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons Spice Islands Ground Saigon Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 4 cups finely chopped unpeeled apple 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons Spice Islands 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Saigon Cinnamon Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup butter OR margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon Spice Islands 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Saigon Cinnamon Directions Cake: Preheat oven to 350ºF . Combine granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs, apples, oil and vanilla. Add mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir just until well mixed. Batter will be thick. Pour cake batter into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon . Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Topping : Combine butter, sugars, and evaporated milk in medium saucepan. Using medium high heat and stirring constantly, bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add cinnamon and vanilla. Cool. Cut cake and serve with caramel sauce. If desired, top with ice cream or whipped topping.