Caramel Surprise Cake
Recipe from Betty Crocker

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


Caramel Surprise Cake

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Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Related Categories: Apple Cake, Cake
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  
    box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
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    Water, butter and egg whites called for on cake mix box
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  • 3/4   cup
    caramel topping
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  • 1  
    container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
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  • 2  
    small red apples, cut into total of 12 wedges
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  • 2   tablespoons
    orange juice
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  • 1/4   cup
    caramel topping
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  • 1/4   cup
    chopped nuts, if desired
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees 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.

Tip
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude cake mix directions for 13x9-inch pan.
Nutrition information
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 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 10%. Exchanges: 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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