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Caramel Apple Cake Pops

Country Woman October/November 2011
Reviews rated this recipe 3.5 of 5 stars.
Yield: 39 cake pops.
Prep: 1 hour + freezing Bake: 25 min. + cooling

For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in caramel coating, and let the kids go nuts, rolling them in peanuts.�Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients:
� 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
� 1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
� 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
� 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
� 2 tablespoons butter
� 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
� 2 packages (11 ounces each) Kraft caramel bits
� 1/4 cup water
� 39 lollipop sticks
� 1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts

Directions:
1. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding the apples after mixing. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

3. Crumble one cake layer into a large bowl. (Save remaining cake for another use.) Add brown sugar mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Arrange on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.

4. In a large saucepan, combine caramel bits and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Dip ends of lollipop sticks into caramel and insert into cake balls. Dip balls in caramel; roll bottoms in peanuts. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1 cake pop equals: 146 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.