Gooey Apple Cake

• butter↗8 tablespoons

  divided

• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups

  divided

• egg↗1
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• large tart apples, cored and chopped↗2
• coarsely chopped walnuts1 cup
• cornstarch↗2 teaspoons
• evaporated milk↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon juice↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cream 5 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg and beat well. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, apples and walnuts. Batter will be stiff. Spoon into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake about 35 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1⁄2 cup sugar, cornstarch and evaporated milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour over hot cake.