Despite the terrifyingly unseasonal warmth of late, I've been baking fall treats to beat the band! Here's an apple spice cake (with whisky), adapted from Joy of Cooking, that will help to quell any apocalyptic thoughts. This cake is surprisingly versatile, meaning that it can be eaten all day long--before, after or in lieu of any meal.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Grease and flour an 8x8 cake pan
Whisk together:
1.5 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup of sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
Add and stir together until smooth:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons whisky
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped apples (leave the skins on)
Bake in pan for 40 minutes. Eat constantly.