Autumn Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Drizzle

A delightful autumn dessert that combines the flavors of fresh apples, warm spices, and a decadent caramel sauce.

Ingredients

1⁄4	cup butter or margarine, room temperature
1	cup sugar
1	egg
1	cup flour
1⁄2	cup chopped walnuts
1	teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2	teaspoon nutmeg
1	teaspoon baking soda
1⁄4	teaspoon salt
3	apples, peeled and grated
1⁄4	cup butter or margarine
1⁄2	cup brown sugar
1⁄2	cup white sugar
1⁄2	cup whipping cream
1	teaspoon vanilla
	salt

Instructions

• 1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare an 8-inch square cake pan by greasing it with non-stick cooking spray or butter, then set it aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  4. Stir in the flour, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Gently fold in the peeled and grated apples.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cake is fully baked; a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  7. Once cooled, cut the cake into squares and serve with the warm caramel drizzle (recipe follows).
  8. To prepare the caramel drizzle, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar, white sugar, whipping cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  9. Continue stirring the caramel sauce for about 5 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from heat and drizzle over the apple cake squares before serving.

Jul 22, 2024