INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar , divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large granny smith apples , peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup hot apple cider

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, and next 3 ingredients in a lightly greased 9- x 1 3/4-inch round cakepan.
  2. Stir together milk, oil, and vanilla; add to sugar mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in apple.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar. Pour hot apple cider slowly over batter. Do not stir.
  4. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a cake layer forms on top. Cool slightly, and serve with ice cream.