I made this twice on Sunday...

I made this to give away on Sunday. Then after dinner Andersen was so sad that we gave it away that we had to make another one. How much did he eat? One bite! Don't worry though, it didn't go to waste. Although it all went to my "waist". It has been my main diet for the past 2 days.

I would love to share the recipe but I do not know the rules of cookbook recipe sharing. SO...if you know if it is ok to post the full recipe out of my Mary Englebreit's cookbook then let me know and I will type it out. Otherwise, just shoot me an email and I will send it to you. You have to be able to share your recipes with friends, right? emline1@yahoo.com

p.s. Did I mention that it makes your whole house smell divine?

*Revised January 4, 2010
Here it is - tell me if I am not supposed to post recipes (please).

apple spice cake with caramel glaze

Apple Spice Cake
3 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 ½ C granulated sugar
½ C packed dark brown sugar
1 ½ C vegetable oil
3 eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
3 C chopped Granny Smith apples (about 2 ½ apples)
2 C walnuts, chopped (I have never used these in this recipe)

Caramel Glaze
½ C packed dark brown sugar
¼ C unsalted butter
¼ C heavy cream

1. Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl beat together the granulated and brown sugars and the oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the vanilla. On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 additions. Using a large wooden spoon, stir in the apples and walnuts. Pou the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake the cake for 65 to 70. Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan and let cool completely.
5. Make the caramel glaze. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cream. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes, or until the glaze thickens slightly but is still pourable.
6. Set the cake, still on the wire rack, on a baking sheet. Drizzle the glaze slowly over the top, letting some of it run down the side. Transfer the cake to a serving plate and let the glaze set before serving.