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Caramel Surprise Cake

Surprise! Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting tops an easy cake that has yummy pockets of caramel.

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Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 2 hr 10 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

1: box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix

: Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box

3/4: cup caramel topping

1: container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

2: small red apples, cut into total of 12 wedges

2: tablespoons orange juice

1/4: cup caramel topping

1/4: cup chopped nuts, if desired

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

The apple garnish adds a special touch, but the cake is also delicious when you skip the apple wedges.

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!

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 430
Calories from Fat: 120),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 13%
(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, 3 1/2% Trans Fat 2g 2% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 480mg; 480%;
Total Carbohydrate: 75g; 75%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 51g 51% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 6%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 4/10/2012 12:09:06 PM REPORT ABUSE Kandlegirl said:

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I made this cake for Easter & it turned out wonderful. My frosting didn't get runny like the other reviewers did. I think it was the fact that I poured the caramel right into the holes instead of spreading it over the whole cake? Anyway, I got raves from my guests. Thank you for the great recipe!

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Posted 1/25/2011 2:29:16 PM REPORT ABUSE BakerLover08 said:

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This cake was amazing!! The caramel wasn't thick enough for my cake and the frosting melted...but it was still great!!

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Posted 12/5/2006 10:05:08 AM REPORT ABUSE Miss Sarah said:

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This is a great fall recipe! My only problem was that my carmel wasn''t thick enough, so it somewhat absorbed into the surrounding cake. Nonetheless - it is a keeper!

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