APPLE FRITTER CAKE

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This is a lovely cake that is perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as a dessert for the apple lover in your life. I made it just a little healthier so I wouldn't have to feel guilty about its decadence!

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 32

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Ingredients

FILLING:
2 c apples, peeled and diced small
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp cardamon, ground
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
TOPPING:
1/2 c dark brown sugar, frimly packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional
CAKE:
1/3 c butter, softened (room temp)
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla (danish pastry extract if you can find it)
1/3 c liquid egg substitute
2 1/4 c flour
2 Tbsp fresh ground flaxseed
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp cardamom, ground
1 c low-fat greek yogurt
GLAZE:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
4 Tbsp low-fat evaporated milk (enough to get desired consistency)
1 tsp vanilla (danish pastry extract if you can find it)
1/8 tsp nutmeg, fresh grated
1/8 tsp cardamom, ground

Steps:

1. Filling: In a saucepan, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, water, and cornstarch. Over medium heat, cook for about 5 minutes or until apples are softened and liquid thickens. Set aside.
2. Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts (if desired.) Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
4. In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy. Blend in applesauce, vanilla, and egg substitute until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, ground flax, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
6. Alternating, fold flour mixture and then yogurt into egg mixture, repeat; blend just until combined.
7. Spread half of the cake batter into bottom of prepared dish. Top with apple filling, spreading evenly over batter. Sprinkle half of the topping mixture over filling. Cover with remaining cake batter and then sprinkle remaining topping over that.
8. Bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Glaze: In a small bowl, blend together powdered sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom. When cake is done, immediately poke a few holes and pour glaze over top of warm cake, covering completely. Allow to cool until glaze is set (about 20 minutes.)

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Janna Ahmed

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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this cake again.

Glessie Bulaquena

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This cake was a bit dry. I think I'll add some more milk next time I make it.

Kevin Dadzie

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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It was so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.

Tommy Reising

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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.

Denise Motta

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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's a great cake for any occasion.

Ryan Meckna

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This cake is amazing! It's the perfect fall dessert. The apples are soft and gooey, and the cake is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

Pari V

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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.

Rigo Robledo

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This cake was so delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this cake again.

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