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Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

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

9 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

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.

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Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.