Apple Date Cake

Photo: flickr user stu_spivack

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury date bread mix

1/2 cup brandy

1 cup applesauce

1 cup raisins

1 egg

1 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

cup chopped walnuts

4 med. apples, peeled, cored

sliced

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except the last three. Use medium speed on an electric mixer or by hand until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured 11" x 7 1/2" pan. Arrange apple slices in 3 even rows. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

Suggestion: Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more brandy to finished cake. Seal in plastic bag for at least a week. Better than fruit cake.