Virginia Apple Pudding (cake)

from ButterYum

serves 8

Ingredients

• • 2 cups peeled and chopped baking apples (ones that don't give off too much juice - Galas are perfect)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375F.

  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apples and cinnamon. Microwave until apples are soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

1. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.

2. Pour into 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Sprinkle apples on top of batter.

3. Bake in the lower third of a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until it tests done.

4. Cool completely before serving direct from the baking dish.

Notes:

• • Recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 casserole dish.

  • Use apples that hold their shape well and don't exude too much moisture during baking, such as Galas.

  • This cake is best eaten within 24 hours because the high sugar content will absorb moisture from the air, causing the cake to get soggy over time.

  • For a rustic presentation, I've successfully baked this recipe in a slightly preheated cast iron skillet.

adapted from allrecipes.com