Decadent Apple Pie Cake with Rum Butter Sauce

Delight in the indulgent flavors of this decadent apple pie cake, served with a rich and luscious rum butter sauce. This moist cake is filled with fragrant diced apples, crunchy pecans, and warm spices, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and comforting flavors. The perfect dessert to elevate any special occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake
¼	cup butter, softened
1	cup sugar
1	egg
1	cup flour
½	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon cinnamon
½	teaspoon grated nutmeg
2	tablespoons hot water
1	teaspoon vanilla
3	peeled diced cooking apples (such as Granny Smith or Jonathan)
½	cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Rum Butter Sauce
	whipped cream (to garnish)
½	cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
½	cup sugar
5	tablespoons butter, softened
½	cup heavy cream
1	tablespoon rum

Instructions

• For the Cake

  1. Cream the butter, then gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed with an electric mixer.
  2. Add the egg and beat until blended.
  3. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl, and mix well.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  5. Beat on low speed until smooth.
  6. Stir in the hot water and vanilla.
  7. Fold in the peeled diced apples and chopped pecans, then spoon the mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch pie pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• For the Rum Butter Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar, sugar, softened butter, and heavy cream, mixing well.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the rum.
  4. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature alongside the cake, garnished with whipped cream.

Aug 07, 2024