APPLE COBBLER CAKE

Apple Cobbler Cake image

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 cups sliced, seeded and peeled tart apples like Granny Smith
1/2 cup + 1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
2 Tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 egg beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
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Optional Glaze:
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1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon corn starch
1 cup boiling water
2 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350*F In a bowl combine apples, with 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of allspice. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9x9 dish. Blend together the butter, vanilla and egg. Add salt & baking soda. Add flour 1/4 cup at a time, blending well between additions. Add remaining 1/2 cup of white sugar. Mix well. Add milk and blend until smooth. Bake for 45 minutes. You can cover with foil the last 15 minutes if you don't want crust to get too dark. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or glaze. ---------------- Optional Glaze Recipe: ---------------- In a small sauce pan, over medium heat, combine sugar, corn starch & boiling water. Whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Whisk non-stop and boil for 5 minutes, allowing mixture to thicken to a clear liquid. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Whisk until butter is melted. Drizzle on top of cake for an added extra sweetness.