Chunky Apple Cake

This apple cake is absolutely delicious! And it is easy to make. The recipe is from Taste of Home magazine.

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 6 cups chopped peeled tart apples

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 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.

Spread into a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Butterscotch Sauce:

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

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 heat. Spoon over individual servings of cake.