Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup chopped walnutsCAKE:3 tablespoons butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons sour cream1 teaspoon apple brandy or rum, optional
Preparation
Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired.
Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
