Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3)1-1/2 cups chopped walnutsSAUCE:1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter and cream; mix well. Cook over low heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm with the cake.
