Apple Pan Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pan Walnut Cake

• Apple Pie Filling
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (1/2 cup for batter, 1/2 cup for topping)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• Sour Cream

How to Make Apple Pan Walnut Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. Spread the 2 cups of prepared apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Sprinkle the flour mixture evenly over the apple pie filling.
5. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the pan.
7. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
11. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
12. Remove from heat.
13. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately prick the surface all over with a fork.
14. Pour the hot caramel topping evenly over the hot cake.
15. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
16. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!