CLOVE APPLE CAKE

Clove Apple Cake image

"This spicy and sweet cake is a wonderful coffee-time dessert, especially with the creamy custard sauce," notes Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional ground cloves, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and cloves. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in apples. Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to pan. bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Serve over warm cake. Sprinkle with ground cloves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.