HONEY APPLE CAKE

I found this recipe in an old Apple Recipe book I found upstate NY. When I serve it I cut the pan up into single serving size squares and put on a serving tray and dust with powdered sugar. The optional topping is yet another way to enjoy this dessert, if you like EXTRA sweetness!


Ingredients...
3 EGGS, beaten
2 cups SUGAR
1 cup VEGETABLE OIL
1/4 cup HONEY
1 tsp. VANILLA

3 cups SIFTED FLOUR
1/2 tsp. BAKING SODA
1 tsp. BAKING POWDER
1 tsp. SALT
1 tsp. CINNAMON
1/4 tsp. NUTMEG
1 cup CHOPPED NUTS
3 cups CHOPPED APPLES

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

In a large bowl bet together the first five ingredients. In another bowl sift together the dry ingredients and stir into liquid mixture. Beat well. Fold in nuts and apples. Lightly grease a 9 X 13 X 2-inch pan. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Bake 45 minutes.

Optional Topping...
1 stick BUTTER (1/2 cup)
1 cup LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
1/4 cup MILK
1/4 cup HONEY

Combine ingredients in a heavy-bottom sauce pan. Boil 2 1/2 minutes. Pour over cake while still hot. Sift powdered sugar on top. Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream or Fresh Whipped Cream. Enjoy warm!

Submitted by Nicole

HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM

Ingredients...
1 qt. cold HEAVY CREAM or WHIPPING CREAM
1 cup SUGAR + more to taste

Begin by placing a glass bowl and whisk or electric mixer whisk attachments into the refrigerator or freezer depending on your time allowance. When the utensils have had a chance to 'chill' remove them and pour the cream into the bowl. Immediately begin whipping the cream until it forms semi stiff peaks. Add sugar a little at a time until thoroughly combined and tastes as sweet as you would like it to be. You may refrigerate this whipped cream until you use it but it is BEST fresh. Enjoy!

Great add-ins...always fold in these ingredients until incorporated.
1 Tb. Chocolate syrup
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Vanilla

submitted by Nicole

PEACH COBBLER

This is a fantastic version of Peach Cobbler. Do yourself a favor and only use fresh peaches, not canned in juice. The most important thing about this recipe is not to overmix. This will cause the cobbler part to become doughy. Less is more! The kitchen will smell soooo good when this is in the oven, enjoy!

Ingredients...

1/4 cup + 2 Tb. Butter

2 cups Sugar

3/4 cup Flour

2 tsp. Baking Powder

Dash of Salt

1 tsp. Nutmeg

2 tsp. Cinnamon

3/4 cup Milk

2 cups Sliced Peaches, about 9 medium fresh Peaches.

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt BUTTER in 2 Qt. dish and set aside. Combine 1 cup SUGAR, FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, AND SALT. Add MILK and BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER MIX - STIR GENTLY ONLY UNTIL INCORPORATED! Pour batter over BUTTER in baking dish. DO NOT STIR. Combine PEACHES, CINNAMON, NUTMEG and 1 cup REMAINING SUGAR. Spoon over batter and DO NOT STIR! Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

You will love this recipe! By using fresh peaches you will achieve the perfect dessert. I like to serve it with VANILLA ICE CREAM or HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM. Sprinkle a little bit of nutmeg over your topping and ENJOY!

submitted by Nicole