Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cake

This healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 slices
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour

  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup whole-milk plain yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • cup canola oil

  • 2 small crisp apples, such as Gala

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ teaspoons heavy cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, spice blend, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in another medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add yogurt and vanilla; beat to combine. Gradually beat in oil and continue beating until well-combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat just until combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.

  3. Grate one apple onto a paper towel and blot to remove excess moisture. Fold the grated apple into the batter. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Halve and thinly slice the remaining apple. Arrange the slices decoratively on top of the batter.

  4. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

  5. Just before serving, heat brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Immediately remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the cake.

Tips

To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
19g Fat
40g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 22g
Added Sugars 18g 36%
Protein 4g 9%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Vitamin A 151IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Folate 43mcg 11%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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