AMISH APPLE CAKE

AMISH APPLE CAKE
1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 1/2 c. finely chopped apples, such as Granny Smith
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all purpose flour

--HOT CARAMEL SAUCE:--
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. evaporated milk

In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the
egg and beat until well blended. Mix in the soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
the flour and stir just until blended. Stir in the apples and nuts. Pour into an
oiled 9" round cake pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes
until the top springs back when touched lightly with your finger. Serve with Hot
Caramel Sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and salt. Bring to a
boil. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and milk. Serve warm sauce over
cake. Serves 8.