Apple Cookie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. 3
   Continue cooking, stirring constantly and watching closely, 3-5 minutes or until butter just starts to turn golden.
4. 4
   Immediately remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar and crystallized ginger; mix well.
6. 6
   Spread into bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
7. 7
   Combine 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and ground ginger in bowl.
8. 8
   Stir in eggs until smooth.
9. 9
   Stir in apples; pour over crust.
10. 10
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar evenly over filling.
11. 11
    Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.
13. 13
    Combine all topping ingredients in bowl.
14. 14
    Beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
15. 15
    Dollop each serving with sweetened whipped cream.