Baking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
• Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze.
• In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup butter. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and ¼ cup milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Immediately pour the hot glaze evenly over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
• Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.