Gooey Apple Cake

Submitted by Ceezie

"This recipe came from Relish Mag and is so good!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large tart apples, cored and chopped
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
2. Cream 5 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg and beat well. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, apples and walnuts. Batter will be stiff. Spoon into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake about 35 minutes.
3. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1⁄2 cup sugar, cornstarch and evaporated milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour over hot cake.

Reviews

[bertaquilt]

I made this last night and it was a big hit! I used a whole teaspoon of cinnamon and 3 granny smith apples peeled. I chopped them in large pieces. I didn't use the nuts but added about 1/3 cup of raisins. I served it warm with vanilla ice cream.

 

[Sharon123]

I had cooked some apples in a sugar/water syrup and didn'tknow waht to do with it so I made this cake. Yum! I took it to a church potluck and it was much enjoyed. Thanks!