Apple Cake

As I have probably mentioned before, I love Macintosh apples! After living two years in Texas without any fresh Macs, I jump at any opportunity I can to grab a fresh bag and cook with them. The results are almost always delicious.

Apple Cake
Adapted from Wellspring Classics "Apple Recipes" 
6 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (I used Macintosh)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (the original recipe called for 1 cup, but I felt that would make the dough too dry and difficult to work with)
1 tsp baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

2. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the cinnamon.

3. Place a layer of apples in an oiled baking dish.

4. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

5. Cover with remaining apples and top with remaining cinnamon-sugar mix.

6. In a medium bowl, cream remaining sugar (1/2 cup) and butter.

7. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.

8. Stir in flour and baking powder and spoon over the apples, spreading as evenly as possible.

9. Bake 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

10. Enjoy!

Nutritional Info per Serving:
Calories 194; Total Fat 5g; Cholesterol 46mg; Sodium 98mg; Total Carbs 38g; Protein 2g