Apple and Walnut Cake

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 medium-size apples (any kind)
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
• pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or neutral oil
• 2 mediums size eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cut apples into small cubes, cover them with sugar, and let them soak overnight for best results. Or at least 3-5 hours, until the sugar is melted.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. 3

   In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients together: flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, keeping mixing until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined (don’t overmix).

6. 6

   Fold in the apple-sugar mixture and mix well.

7. 7

   Add chopped walnuts gently and mix until they are evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Pour mixture in a 9" size greased pan.

9. 9

   Bake for about 40-45 minutes in a pre-heated 350 F oven.