Granny's Fall Apple Cake

This was a traditional fall recipe in my mother's house and then it became one in mine. I make it every fall and remember New England!

4 Cups peeled & grated apples (depending on size, about 6 - use your favorite, but we have always used crispy red delicious)
2 Cups sugar
6 Tablespoons water

Combine the above and let set for 10 minutes.

Add:
2 Teaspoons baking soda
2 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons baking powder
2 Teaspoons cinnamon

(I usually combine the above dry ingredients together in a bowl and then stir into the apple mixture.)

Bake at 350 - 375 for 30 minutes.

When cake is still slightly warm, pour this topping over it:

Topping:
2 HEAPING tablespoons flour
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Boiling Water
Cook the above until thickened (Yes, you have to stir while cooking, but it thickens really fast, and I usually whisk it a time or two when I first start it to take out all the flour lumps.)
When thickened, remove from heat and stir in:
1 Stick of Butter (I slice up first so it melts faster)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Is an incredibly moist cake, the topping is to die for, and if you have someone who doesn't like apples, just don't tell them and they'll never guess it's apple cake!!