krisin's apple spice cake with caramel sauce...

kristin brought this to recipe club a few years ago & it was so yummy!  i made it just last week & had to share it with you!  the caramel sauce is to die for!  & the cake is so moist & flavorful.  with apples in season this is a fall must make!

{Krisin’s Apple Pudding Cake}

1 cup sugar 

1/4 cup butter

1 egg

2 un-peeled shredded apples

1 cup flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  In a medium bowl cream together butter & sugar.  Add egg & beat well.  Add shredded apples & mix well.  Stir in dry ingredients & mix until just combined.  Stir in nuts.  Pour into a greased 9x9 pan & bake for 40-50 minutes.  Serve with caramel spice sauce & whipped cream.

**double recipe for 9x13 pan & bake for 45-60 minutes.

Caramel Spice Sauce:

1 stick butter

1 1/2 cup sugar 

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

In a small sauce pan on medium heat, melt together butter, sugar & milk 

for 10-15 minutes (do not boil).  Stir frequently.  Add vanilla & nutmeg.