Never Miss Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
2. 2
   Beat in 1 egg; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat oil with remaining sugar and eggs until well blended.
4. 4
   Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into oil mixture until blended.
5. 5
   Stir in the apples, carrots and pecans.
6. 6
   Transfer half of the apple batter to a greased and floured 10-in.
7. 7
   fluted tube pan; layer with cream cheese mixture and remaining apple batter.
8. 8
   Bake at 350F/180Cfor 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil.
11. 11
    Cook and stir for 1 minute.
12. 12
    Remove from the heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
13. 13
    Drizzle over cake.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with pecans.
15. 15
    Yield: 12 servings.
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    Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 614 calories, 36 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 407 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.