Warm Apple Cake

Cake:

2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t. cloves
4 c. peeled, diced apples...1/4 inch
1 T lemon juice
1 c sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Brown Sugar Sauce:

1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/4 t salt
1/2 t. vanilla extract

Oven 350ºF.  Spray 13x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
CAKE:
1.  Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt  and spices, then set aside
2.  Whip together sugar, brown sugar and butter
3.  Mix eggs in, one at a time, then slowly add flour mixture, just until combined
4.  Add apples and mix lightly until combined.
5.  Pour batter into baking dish and spread in even layer.
6.  Bake 33-38 minutes
7.  Let cool about 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve with sauce
 SAUCE:
1.  combine butter, brown sugar, milk, salt and vanilla in small saucepan
2.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring a few times.  Allow to boil 1 1/2 minutes.
3.  Let sauce cool slightly.  Serve over warm cake.