WALNUT APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE

Walnut Apple Cake with Butter Sauce image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3)
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter and cream; mix well. Cook over low heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with the cake.

Nutrition Facts :