Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. rolled oats
  • 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine
  • 1 pkt yellow cake mix (butter recipe)
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 x Large eggs
  • 4 c. thinly sliced, peeled apples
  • 1 1/2 c. caramel ice cream topping
  • 1/2 c. minced pecans

Method

  • Generously grease and flour a 13"x9" pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, oats and brown sugar; mix well.
  • With a fork or possibly pastry blender, cut in 1/2 c. butter till mix resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients except apples; beat at low speed till moistened.
  • Beat 2 min at high speed.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
  • Arrange apple slices over top of batter.
  • Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake at 350 F. for 55 - 60 min or possibly till deep golden.
  • Cold 5 min before serving.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients.
  • Cook over medium heat till hot, stirring constantly.
  • Serve hot sauce over hot cake.