Moist Caramel Apple Spice Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, and eggs until well blended.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the diced apples, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar, cream, butter, and salt over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth, then drizzle the caramel icing over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.