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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Thinly sliced apples are baked right in the cake, providing delicious flavor and moisture. The golden crumb topping only adds to the dessertâs popularity. Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup shortening |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1-3/4 cups buttermilk |
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced |
topping: |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
3 tablespoons cold butter |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
2. Spoon half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with apple slices; spread with remaining batter.
3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter.
4. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 12 servings.
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