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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.