Apple Cake with Butter Sauce

Autumn and apples

Autumn is here, and it is apple time! This recipe for apple cake brings a new flair for an apple dessert. I was introduced to this recipe when we visited in Eureka, Nevada and were invited for dinner at the home of Marian Byler. She served up this dessert and I had to have the recipe. The sauce was absolutely to die for!

It was a hit recently when I made it and served it to friends at a cookout.

Benefits of apples

Apples are nutritious. They provide fiber – especially when you eat the peelings with the apple! Eating apples helps lower your cholesterol and also provides antioxidants, which improve your immune system and overall health. 

For children, eating apples can be difficult. If you slice them thin, you’ll find kids love to eat apple slices with peanut butter or a fruit dip. Older folks can handle apples better if they are sliced thinly. Find a way to serve apples. Remember that an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

How to on apple cake with butter  cream sauce

The recipe is easy to make and it appears dry before you add the apples. Never fear – once those apples are added, the moisture seeps right through. Serve it with or without the sauce – and add a dollop of ice cream if you are not counting calories.

The recipe for apple cake with butter sauce

Apple Cake with Butter Sauce

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A simple, moist apple cake with a delectable butter/cream sauce for on top. Good any time of year, of course! But just what you need for an autumn dessert.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 +

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening I used butter
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs beaten
• 4 cups apples peeled and diced
• 1/2 cups chopped nuts
• SAUCE: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream, 3/4-1 cup sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

 

• Cream shortening and sugar
• Sift dry ingredients and all to the creamed mixture.
• Add beaten eggs, apples, and nuts.
• Beat until well blended.
• Put into a 9 x 13 pan
• Bake at 350 for 35 minutes
• SAUCE: Mix ingredients and boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Serve over cake.

This recipe is a re-post from seven years ago. In the fall of the year, I get this recipe out and mix up a batch!