Nutty Apple Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   To prepare cake, beat sugar, oil and eggs at medium speed until well blended.
3. 3
   Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife, pour into a small bowl.
4. 4
   Add cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg to flour and combine.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating just until blended.
6. 6
   Fold in apple and walnuts.
7. 7
   Pour batter into a 13x9 greased baking pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Run knife around outside edges and cool.
10. 10
    To prepare sauce, combine raisins (if using) and rum in a microwave safe bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Stir in butterscotch topping and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until hot.
12. 12
    Serve cake with ice cream and pour sauce over cake.
13. 13
    Note: cake will keep for several days in an airtight container, but the crunchy top will soften.