Apple Cake with Buttery Caramel Sauce

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• 2 C all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 6 c coarsely chopped, unpeeled cooking apples
• 1 c chopped walnuts
• SAUCE:
• 1/3 c butter
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1/3 c packed brown sugar
• 1/3 c whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Details

Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda; set aside.

Step 2

In a very large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds. Gradually add the 2 cups sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating on medium until well combined. Scrape sides of bowl; beat for 2 minutes more. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low just until combined. Fold in apples and walnuts. (Batter will be thick.)

Step 3

Spread batter in a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 45 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the 1/3 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the 1/3 cup sugar, brown sugar, and whipping cream. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

Step 5

Serve cake warm with buttery caramel sauce.