Caramel Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (150mL) CHIPITS® Butterscotch Chips
• 2 tbsp (30mL) whipping cream (35%)
• 3 cups (750mL) diced peeled Golden Delicious apples
• 3/4 cup (175mL) soft butter
• 1 cup (250mL) packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups (625mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10mL) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
• 1 tsp (5mL) cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (1mL) nutmeg

Topping

• 3/4 cup (175mL) CHIPITS® Butterscotch Chips
• 3 tbsp (45mL) whipping cream (35%)

Preparation

1. In medium bowl in microwave, or in saucepan, melt 2/3 cup (150 mL) butterscotch chips and 2 tbsp (30 mL) cream. Stir vigorously until smooth. Stir in apples to coat well.
2. In large bowl with electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and spices; mix into creamed mixture. Stir in apple mixture.
3. Spread in greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform or square baking pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until tested inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove outer band from springform; cool to room temperature.

Topping

1. Melt butterscotch chips and cream as above. Stir vigorously until smooth. Spoon warm over cake slices