Recipe Inspiration
A moist spice cake made better for you with applesauce, whole wheat flour and reduced sugar, topped with whipped cream and caramelized apples — the perfect holiday treat!
Cake – 1/2 cup canola oil – 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce – 1/2 cup brown sugar – 1 large egg – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup whole wheat flour – 1/3 cup all purpose flour – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Caramelized Apples: – 2 tablespoons margarine or butter – 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon – 1 tablespoon brown sugar – 1 large apple peeled and sliced (I like a firm apple like Granny Smith) Whipped cream: – 1/2 cup whipping cream – 2 tablespoons powdered sugar – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– In a large bowl, whisk together canola oil, applesauce, egg, applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla until combined.
– Add flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and whisk until just combined.
– Spread into prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
– Caramelized Apples. When cake and apples are cooled to room temperature, make the whipped cream and assemble the cake.