Ingredients:
2 cups finely diced apples
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts (cashew, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, or combination)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
Topping
1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup rum
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup (112 grams) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to make Apple Cake:
- In medium bowl, mix apples and sugar. Let stand until sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- In another medium bowl, beat egg at medium speed, about 1 minute. Sift dry ingredients together.
Stir into apple mixture. Add beaten eggs, nuts and vanilla. - Pour into an 8″ x 8″ inch pan. Bake at 375 deg Fahrenheit for 40 – 4 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
How to make the topping:
- Combine sugar, flour, rum and water and cook until clear. Add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is thoroughly melted. Pour over cake while both are hot. Serves 6.
