Chunky Apple Cake

Here is the recipe of the apple cake we had for my birthday- I am glad you enjoyed it. It takes a bit of work (cutting up all the apples) so it is one we make for a special occasion- it is not just a throw-everything-together-real-fast recipe.

Chunky Apple Cake

Cake Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

2 cup flour

1-1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

6 cups chopped peeled tart apples

Butterscotch Sauce:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined.

Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

-taken from Taste of Home website. I found this recipe after Kaley and I went to an orchard and picked apples in the Fall 2007. I was looking for something to use up the apples. This cake gets yummier with time- the next day tastes better than the day made.