Sour Cream Apple Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 2 medium apples, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 8 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit, and grease bundt pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine flour, salt, nutmeg and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a medium bowl. Stir in baking soda and baking powder, and set aside.
3. Mix softened butter and sugar in a separate mixing bowl until a creamy consistency forms. Beat in eggs, one at a time, combining until creamy. Add vanilla and sour cream, and mix until well blended.
4. Sift in dry ingredients, beating the mixture on low speed to form a batter-like consistency. Fold in chopped nuts and apples, stirring gently to evenly distribute.
5. Pour the batter into bundt pan. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Turn cake onto serving plate after cooling in pan for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.