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Caramel Surprise Cake

Surprise! Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting tops an easy cake that has yummy pockets of caramel.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 10 min
Makes: 12 servings
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1box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
Water, butter and egg whites called for on cake mix box
3/4cup caramel topping
1container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
2small red apples, cut into total of 12 wedges
2tablespoons orange juice
1/4cup caramel topping
1/4cup chopped nuts, if desired
1.Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
2.Make cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan; cool 15 minutes. Poke holes halfway into cake every 2 inches, using handle of wooden spoon; evenly pour 3/4 cup caramel topping over holes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Spread frosting evenly over cake.
3.Dip cut edges of apple wedges into orange juice to prevent browning; slightly pat dry. Dip uncut edges into 1/4 cup caramel topping; roll in nuts. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, place an apple wedge on each serving of cake. Store cake loosely covered; cover and refrigerate any remaining apple wedges.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):  Follow High Altitude cake mix directions for 13x9-inch pan.
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Time Saver
The apple garnish adds a special touch, but the cake is also delicious when you skip the apple wedges.
Special Touch
Small crab apples with stems, if they’re available, can be used instead of the apple wedges. There’s no need for the orange juice, and everyone gets an apple!

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 490 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 4g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 570mg; Total Carbohydrate 76g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 54g); Protein 3Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 5 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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