Delicious Apple Cake with a Rich Butter Sauce

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this moist and flavorful apple cake topped with a decadent butter sauce. A perfect dessert for any occasion that will surely impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 cups of peeled and chopped apples
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
6. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
7. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce by melting 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
9. Stir in 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, cooking until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
10. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm with the butter sauce drizzled on top.
11. Enjoy a slice of this delicious apple cake with a generous pour of butter sauce!

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