Directions
For sauce: Cook sugar in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel. Remove from heat and carefully add whiskey, butter and salt (caramel will bubble). Cook over medium heat until sugar evaporates. Cool sauce to warm.
For cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a cake pan lightly on sides with nonstick spray. Spread bottom of pan with whiskey caramel sauce, then an even layer of diced apples. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate mixing in flour and milk. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Serves 8
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