Nutty Apple Pie Cake

By luvmybuttonsnbows

To make ahead, bake the cake but rewarm before cutting into wedges. Heat at 300° for 10 min. or in a microwave for 2 to 3 min.

Ingredients

• 1 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. soft butter or margarine
• 1 egg
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. each ground cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 warm water
• 2 c. pared, diced green apples
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• whipped cream for garnish
• thin slices fresh, unpared apple, for garnish, optional
• Cheddar cheese slices, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cream sugar and butter until smooth. Add egg. Beat until fluffy. Stir flour with cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix baking soda with warm water. Add flour mixture along with baking soda and water to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Fold in apples and nuts. Spread into a well-buttered 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 min. or until cake tests done. Serve each wedge while still warm with a fluff of whipped cream and garnish of sliced fresh apple or slices of Cheddar cheese, if desired.