Apple Nut Cake with Rum Sauce

By Addie

Special occasions call for wonderful recipes like this. The simple-to-make rum sauce nicely complements the apple cake.

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 4 cups chopped peeled apples
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 90mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the apples and sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and almond extract. Add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Stir in pecans.

Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

For sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the sugar, flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Serve with warm cake.
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REVIEW:

This is a staple dessert at Thanksgiving for my family. It comes out great in a bundt pan or as cupcakes. The family always asks for some to take home.