Clove Apple Cake

Name: Clove Apple Cake
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, 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; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional ground cloves, optional

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, 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
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional ground cloves, optional

Directions

1

In a 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° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2

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.