Reviewed: May 23, 2012

GOOD LORD, THAT'S GOOD!!! Made the changes recommended by others - substituted all but 2T. oil with natural applesauce, 50/50 white/brown sugar, and made a cinnamon sugar (b. sugar) sprinkled over 1/2 batter, topped with remaining half, and cut carmel topping in half. This cake is more like a bread pudding - dense, moist, and sweet. It was a hit with my entire family. I will definitely make again. I have a church picnic coming up and this is what I'm taking.

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PATRICIAELAINE

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

I wasn't impressed with this cake at all. The only advise I took from others was to use apple sauce instead of oil. Watch the baking time. I think I over baked the cake it was a bit dry and be careful pouring the glaze/topping on. The cake seems like a bit of sponge and the flavor of the caramel is strong. Won't make a gain.

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RoxanneG

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

We really enjoy this dense coffee cake. The topping keeps me going back for more. I grate the apples. Have made this with and without the pecans. The batter is thick. For me it takes a bit longer than the listed cooking time.

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Lightedway

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Niantic, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2012

I took another reviewer's advice and sprinkled a mixture of sugar and cinnamon halfway thru to create that spicy ribbon as well as adding 1 tsp. cinnamon to the batter. I only used 1/2 of the caramel over the top and subbed 1/2 c. applesauce for 1/2 c veg oil. I also used 4 macintosh apples.

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thunderbolt

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

Living In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

Very good. The caramel sauce really made the cake. I did cook the sauce a little longer and added a little bit of cream to it. Thanks to the recipe!

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rae

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

This is a pretty good cake. I really liked it but my husband said it was too sweet. Like others suggested--I used 1 c. sugar, 1 c. brown sugar, only needed 2 apples, added the brown sugar/cinnamon ribbon in the middle and added 1 tsp. cinnamon to the batter. I agree that the sauce is what makes this cake but it also makes it super sweet. It may be too rich for those that don't like really sweet cakes. Not sure if I would make this again.

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angelkellymarie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pickerington, Ohio, USA

Living In: Broomfield, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2011

I gave it 3 stars for the original recipe. With all the substitutes it would get 5 stars. I for my first time making it followed the recipe exactly and it just idnt have flavor so next time i will add cinnamon, and applesauce. I used walntus and pecans and instead of leaving it a bundt cake i broke it up and crumbled it into a 9X13 pan and drizzled the whole amount of topping over it. At first when it was warm it reminded me of pancakes with maple syrup but when it cool it was better. I will probably make this again but with a few changes.

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cowgirl_brittni

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2011

This cake is sooooooo delicious.Made it twice and now is family favourite.

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SStoianova

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2011

Made as muffins instead of a cake. Took forever to bake and still weren't really done. A bit too moist/mushy inside. But the flavor was good. Didn't even cover with glaze.

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Daymon

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

I followed the recipe exactly the way it was written, but the batter was so thick and heavy. Not sure where I went wrong but I doubt if I will make this again.

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