Moist Low-Fat Apple Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Moist Low-Fat Apple Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; Icing; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 -2 tablespoon skim milk (amounts may need adjusting)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Icing
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 -2 tablespoon skim milk (amounts may need adjusting)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar with the margarine until smooth. Beat in the buttermilk.
3
In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda and powder, and spices. Add the flour mixture and chopped apples/applesauce to the sugar-buttermilk mixture. Wisk vigorously or blend in an electric mixture for several minutes, or until well blended.
4
Coat the inside of a bundt cake pan with butter or margarine, and then cover with a thin layer of flour to prevent sticking. To the bottom and sides of the pan, add the crushed pecans. If desired, additional pecans may be used on the sides of the pan or added to the cake batter.
5
Pour the batter into the greased/floured pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Remove the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack. Once cool, invert onto a serving dish.
6
To make the icing: Using a fork, combine the powdered sugar and salt in a small bowl with the vanilla. Gradually add the milk while stirring, until it reaches the desired consistency. Drizzle over the top and sides of the cake.

1308

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup margarine, softened, 2/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Moist Low-Fat Apple Spice Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Moist Low-Fat Apple Spice Cake

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