Caramel Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
3. 3
   Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy.
4. 4
   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add cream cheese and vanilla; beat until blended.
6. 6
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Gradually beat in flour mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in apples.
9. 9
   Pour into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan.
10. 10
    Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near centre comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool cake in pan 10 min.
12. 12
    ; loosen from sides of pan with knife.
13. 13
    Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan.
14. 14
    Cool cake completely.
15. 15
    Microwave caramels and cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min.
16. 16
    or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring every 30 sec.
17. 17
    Drizzle over cake.