Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

By Susan52

Ingredients

• CARAMEL SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups chopped peeled tart Apples
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 15mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, cream 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

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

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.