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Apple Chunk Cake
Budget-friendly recipe
The secret ingredient in this cake is applesauce! It adds moisture and flavor, enabling us to reduce the amount of added sugar (when compared with the original recipe).
Ingredients
2
Vegetable oil spray
What You'll Need
- Mixing Bowls
- Spoons
- Spatula
- Baking dish
- peeler
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil and eggs together. Beat well. -
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. -
Add flour mixture to egg batter and mix well. -
Add applesauce to the batter. Stir to combine. Then add apple chunks and stir to combine. -
Coat a baking pan with vegetable oil spray, and pour in batter. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes depending on the depth of the baking dish. -
Place apple slices on top of apple cake and serve.
Chef Tips
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As a rule, half of the amount of fat in a dessert recipe can be replaced with applesauce or a puree of another fruit, such as prune puree. The result is a very moist, low-fat cake enhanced by the flavor of fresh and nutritious apples.
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You can use any size or shape baking dish, such as a square, rectangle, or even a tube/bundt pan (as shown in the photo). If you choose a larger dish, start checking the doneness of your cake at about 30 minutes. When a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean, the cake is done. For a moist cake, do not overbake.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
1
piece
239
Total fat:
5 g
Saturated fat:
1 g
Carbohydrates:
44 g
Protein:
3 g
Fiber:
1 g
Sodium:
308 mg
