Subj : Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
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From : Mojo
Date : Sun Jun 19 2016 12:26 pm

Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting

Ingredients

Cake

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled baking apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting

1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350�F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with
flour.

2. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric
mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time,
until blended. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt
and cinnamon. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.

3. Bake 50 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes
out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely,
about 1 hour 30 minutes.

4. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until golden brown. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk until frosting is smooth and desired
spreading consistency. Generously spread frosting over top and partially down
side of cake. To serve, cut cake with serrated knife.
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