Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 medium tart apples (2 1/4 cups)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 16 light caramels

Instructions

1. Peel, core and chop apples. Mix with the 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In large bowl combine the 2 cups sugar and oil; beat.
3. Add eggs, orange juice and vanilla extract.
4. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to batter and beat until smooth.
5. Pour 1/3 batter into greased and floured Bundt pan.
6. Add 1/3 of the caramels and 1/3 of the apples. Repeat twice more.
7. Bake at 325 degrees F for 75 minutes.