Apple Walnut Cake with Lemon Sauce

This apple cake is made with cinnamon and walnuts and other spices, served with a lemon sauce.

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten well
• 4 large tart apples, peeled and cut into eighths
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Sift flour with salt, baking powder, and the 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in shortening and butter. Whisk milk into the beaten egg then stir in flour mixture. Spread the soft dough in a greased 7x11x2-inch or 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. Arrange apples, pointed side down, in even rows on dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and nuts; sprinkle over the apples. Bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve this apple cake hot with lemon sauce or ice cream.

<h4>Lemon Sauce</h4>

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add boiling water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and clear. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, and butter. Serve warm.

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