"Apple snack cake spiked with cinnamon and glazed with sticky caramel and nuts...."
INGREDIENTS
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butter, for greasing the pan
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 + 1/3 cups peeled, tart apples, chopped
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2/3 cup chopped walnuts/pecans or butter toffee pecans, divided
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1/3 cup shredded coconut flakes
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon milk
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vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream, for serving, optional