Apple Butter Spice Cake

From EatingWell: September/October 1995

Buttermilk and apple butter contribute to the moistness of this simple, one-bowl cake.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This was a wonderful cake I served to my husband for his birthday. I served it warm with some low-fat, vanilla frozen yogurt and it was outstanding! I'll be making this one regularly! "

9 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy |

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; swirl the pan until the butter turns a nutty brown, about 1 minute. Pour into a large bowl. Add apple butter, brown sugar (breaking up any lumps) and oil and whisk until smooth. Add raisins, buttermilk, egg and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and salt; whisk until just combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 311 calories; 7 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 27 mg cholesterol; 58 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 373 mg sodium; 156 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 4

Exchanges: 4 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

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