Easy Caramel Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups diced apples
• 1/2 cup caramel bits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
4. Stir in diced apples and caramel bits. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Caramel apples have been around since the 1800s.
• Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamins.
• Caramel is made from boiled sugar, butter, and cream.
• This caramel apple cake is the perfect autumn dessert.