Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group, Healthy

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Packed brown sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Shortening1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Apples2 Cup (32 tbs), chopped
 Nuts3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), chopped
 Powdered sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Half and half2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 645 Calories from Fat 313

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35 g53.3%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.4%

Trans Fat 2.2 g

Cholesterol 106.7 mg35.6%

Sodium 434.3 mg18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 76 g25.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 51.3 g

Protein 11 g23%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 9.3%

Calcium 9.5% Iron 10.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Line bottom of 9-inch round cake dish with wax paper.
Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl, combine cake ingredients, except apples and nuts.
Beat at low speed of electric mixer until blended.
Beat at high speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in apples and nuts.
Spread batter evenly into prepared dish.
Place dish on saucer in microwave oven.
Microwave at 70% (Medium High) for 5 minutes.
Rotate dish half turn.
Increase power to High.
Microwave for 3 to 8 minutes, or until top appears dry and center springs back when touched lightly, rotating dish once.
Let stand on counter for 5 minutes.
Invert onto wire rack.
Cool completely.
In small bowl, blend powdered sugar and half-and-half.
Drizzle glaze over cake.
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