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Clove Apple Cake

By: Kim Marie Van Rheenen

"'This spicy and sweet cake is a wonderful coffee-time dessert, especially with the creamy custard sauce,' notes Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois."

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled tart apples
CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional ground cloves (optional)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and cloves. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in apples. Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to pan. bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Serve over warm cake. Sprinkle with ground cloves if desired.