Martina McBride's Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

For the cake beat the Country Crock® Spread with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar beating well. Add the eggs 1 at a time beating just until blended after each addition. Add apple beating just until blended.

Whisk together the flour baking soda cinnamon and cloves; add to the Country Crock® mixture and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts if desired.

Pour into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce and if desired whipped cream or ice cream.

For the caramel sauce cook the sugar half-and-half Country Crock® Spread and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes whisking slowly until thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool before serving. (Makes 1 cup)