Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake

From NESTLE

Makes 15 servings

Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake is a great choice for a simple and tasty treat…it’s holiday-ready for a festive brunch.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup NESTLE CARNATION Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk

3 cups (about 3 medium) peeled, cored and finely chopped baking apples

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Pecan halves (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

2.Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl. Beat granulated sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Alternately beat in flour mixture and evaporated milk. Stir in apples and pecans. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.

3.Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and top with pecan halves, if desired.

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at verybestbaking.com