Apple Spice Cake

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 & 1/3 cups vegetable or canola oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3-4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup chopped assorted nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• CARAMEL SAUCE:
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt