Author: Mott’s^® Fresh “Apple of my Eye” Recipe Contest winner, Joe Breig

Makes 8 servings.

Fresh Apple Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Mott’s^® Fresh apples, peeled (optional), cored, and chopped
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch of salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
raw sugar (optional)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in medium bowl; mix well and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Add the four mixture and mix well. Fold in chopped apples and nuts.

Pour batter into greased 9-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar or raw sugar. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.