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!
1large applepeeled and sliced (I like a firm apple like Granny Smith)
Whipped cream:
1/2cupwhipping cream
2tablespoonspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
CakePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8" round cake pan.
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: In a medium pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon and brown sugar until combined. Add apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy (cook to your desired texture). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Whipped Cream and Assembly: When cake and apples are cooled to room temperature, make the whipped cream and assemble the cake.
To make whipped cream, beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Place cake on serving plate, top with whipped cream and caramelized apples.
Notes
*If you want to skip the whipped cream, this cake would be great served warm with warm caramelized apples!