1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, diced to measure 3 c.
1 c. chopped black walnuts and pecans

Cream butter until light; gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. Turn into 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares.

SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. light rum
1/2 c. Half and Half

In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, rum and cream. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until hot. Makes about 1 3/4 cups. Increase proportions for more sauce. Serve hot over apple cake and top with whipped cream if desired. Serves 12 to 14.