Apple Cake With Warm Honey Sauce

Submitted by On-the-Mark

"A comforting dessert for a cold winters evening"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 9 squares
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted margarine
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 cups apples, peeled and diced

• sauce

• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine
• 1 dash nutmeg

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream margarine and sugar.
3. Add honey and beat well.
4. Add egg and mix.
5. Beat in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
6. Stir in lemon juice and apples.
7. Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
8. Mix sauce ingredients together and pour on top of batter in pan.
9. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.

Reviews

[kitty.rock]

We love apple desserts and this one was quick and easy to make. I did cut back on the sugar and honey some, but other than that, made as written. This is great served warm, with a nice fresh cuppa joe. Thanks for posting - made for Spring PAC 2012.