AMISH
APPLE CAKE
1/2 c.
chopped pecans
2 1/2 c. finely chopped
apples, such as Granny Smith
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all purpose flour
--HOT CARAMEL SAUCE:-
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. evaporated milk
In a large
bowl, cream the butter. Add
the sugar and beat until
fluffy.
Add the egg and beat until
well blended.
Mix in the soda, salt,
cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add the flour and stir just
until blended.
Stir in the apples and nuts.
Pour into an oiled 9" round
cake pan and bake in a
preheated 350 degree oven
for 30 minutes until the top
springs back when touched
lightly with your finger.
Serve with
Hot Caramel Sauce.
In a saucepan, melt the
butter, brown sugar and
salt.
Bring to a boil. Remove from
heat and whisk in
vanilla and milk.
Serve warm sauce over cake.
Serves 8.
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