Apple Harvest Coffee Cake

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Apple Harvest Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 slightly beaten eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups peeled and chopped tart cooking apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Prepare Cinnamon Butter; chill.

Grease a 9-inch pie plate. In mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add eggs and vanilla; stir till well mixed. Add apples and nuts; stir till well combined. Spoon into pie plate.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till browned and top feels firm. Serve warm with Cinnamon Butter on top. Makes 8 servings.

Cinnamon Butter:
In small mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat till combined. Cover; chill till firm. Makes 1/2 cup.