Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

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I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. —Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan

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Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
15 30 45

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • CARAMEL SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts.
  • Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 436 calories, 21 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook , p77

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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by wawadehut

We loved the autumn flavor in this moist apple-filled cake. I would definitely make this for our family again.

 
 
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