Chunky Apple Cake

INGREDIENTS   

For the Cake:  

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ t. vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ t. ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ t. salt
• ½ t. baking soda
• 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples 

Butterscotch Sauce:  

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream 

DIRECTIONS 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. in a separate bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined.  
3. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cook for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

Recipe Author: Taste of Home