SAUCY APPLE CAKE

Saucy Apple Cake image

I found this recipe in a Midwestern cookbook. My friends and family consider it one of their favorite desserts. I like it because it's so easy to make. One delectable slice calls for another! -DeEtta Twedt, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
VANILLA SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Fold in the apples and walnuts., Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done. , For sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Serve warm over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.