Apple Cake With Caramel Topping

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups finely shredded peeled apples
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and coconut; set aside. In another bowl, combine the next six ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water and apples. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with nut mixture. Bake at 325u0b0 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the topping ingredients; cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Poke holes with a fork in top of the hot cake; immediately spoon topping over cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

walnuts, brown sugar, coconut, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, eggs, milk, water, peeled apples, brown sugar, milk, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-cake-with-caramel-topping/ (may not work)