Spiced Apple Cake

Directions

In a bowl combine the apples, 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of the nutmeg and let the mixture stand for 20 minutes.

In a bowl whisk together the flour, remaining 2 cups granulated sugar, salt and baking powder and make a well in the center.

Whisk in the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and the orange juice and whisk the batter until it is combined well.

Pour ⅓ of the batter into a buttered 13×9 baking dish and spoon half the apple mixture over it.

Pour half the remaining batter over the apple mixture, cover it with the remaining apple mixture, and cover the apple mixture with the remaining batter.

In a small bowl combine well the brown sugar, walnuts, softened butter, remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and remaining ¼ teaspoon nut-meg.

Sprinkle the mixture over the batter, and bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 350℉ (180℃) oven for 35 to 40 min, or until golden and a tester comes out clean.