Instructions: Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.

Beat butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing each well before adding another. Add vanilla; scrape down sides of bowl.

Mix in dry ingredients, apples and nuts on low speed. Increase speed to medium and mix 10 seconds more.

Transfer to greased 9-inch springform pan and set on baking sheet. Smooth cake top. Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cool completely on rack. Use small sharp knife to separate cake from sides of springform; remove ring.

Serve warm (gently reheat in 300 degree oven for about 10 minutes). Cut into wedges; serve with a dollop of ice cream and warm caramel sauce.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Comments: You can also top the cake with powdered sugar rather than serving it with caramel sauce and ice cream.

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