APPLE NUT CAKE

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"APPLES WERE plentiful in our area, so they were the staple of many of the desserts served at our table. This apple recipe was one of my mom's favorites. Today, it reigns supreme in our family as the choice dessert. Warm or cold, it's a treat every time!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups diced peeled apples
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Whipped cream or ice cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture (batter will be very thick). Stir in the apples, nuts. , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.