Martina McBride's Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce

Martina McBride has perfected this mouth-watering dessert by using the creamy and easy-to-fold-in Country Crock®. Don't forget to top this treat off with a deliciously sweet caramel sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 374 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• ½ cup Country Crock® Spread
• 2 cups (about 2 apples) grated unpeeled Granny Smith
• Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
• 4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

For the cake, beat the Country Crock® Spread with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add apple, beating just until blended.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; add to the Country Crock® mixture and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts if desired.

Step 4

Pour into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce and if desired, whipped cream or ice cream.

Step 5

For the caramel sauce, cook the sugar, half-and-half, Country Crock® Spread, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking slowly until thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool before serving. (Makes 1 cup)