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Caramel Surprise Cake

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Updated Jul 29, 2011
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Surprise! Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting tops an easy cake that has yummy pockets of caramel.

Caramel Surprise Cake

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 10 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
  • 3/4 cup caramel topping
  • 1 tub (16 oz) 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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

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