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Walnut Apple Cake with Butter Sauce

Loaded with tart apples and crunchy walnuts, this cake is fun to take to potlucks or family gatherings. The sweet buttery sauce tops off pieces just right.

12-16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3)
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda,
salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick

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Walnut Apple Cake with Butter Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

inserted near the center comes out clean. In a saucepan, combine
sugar, butter and cream; mix well. Cook over low heat until heated
through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with the
cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 406 calories, 20 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.