Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake

Bake this luscious, fruit-and-spice coffee cake and invite several friends over for tea and coffee.

Preparation Time – 20 minutes.
Cooking Time – 45 minutes.
Cooling Time – 20 minutes.

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2/3 cup CARNATION Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
* 3 cups baking apples, finely chopped
* 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
* Powdered sugar

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

COMBINE flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl. Beat granulated sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Alternately beat in flour mixture and evaporated milk. Stir in apples and nuts. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Serving Size: 15