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Apple Spice Cake

This has amazing flavor without any oil, butter or cream for the sauce.
Add a splash of bourbon to the sauce to enhance the flavor even more,
Perfect dessert during apple season and in Fall

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 c. shredded peeled tart apples (macs, granny smith)
  • 1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Sauce

  • 1/2 c. light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbls. unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • 1/8 t. salt
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 Tbls. butter
  • 1/4 t. vanilla
  • Splash of bourbon, optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine egg and apples; add to flour mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts.

Transfer to an 8-inch square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add water; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1-2 minutes longer, or until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in butter vanilla. If desired, add a splash of bourbon to the sauce.

Serve with warm cake.