Caramel Apple Bread - With fruit

25 -30 caramels (most of a 14-ounce bag) 3 cups all-purpose flour (divided use) 1 cup butter (softened) or 1 cup margarine (softened) 4 cups confectioners'[...]

1 cup plain yogurt 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon[...]