Categories: Apple, Dessert

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a small bowl, cream the 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.

2. Pour into a greased 8×8 square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

3. 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.

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