Apple Spice Cake Recipe

Apple Spice Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute for lower points)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Topping (optional):
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the chopped apples and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. If using, mix the walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the top of the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.

SmartPoints Value

The SmartPoints value can vary based on ingredient substitutions, but here’s a general estimate:

• Per Serving (1 piece, assuming 12 servings): Approximately 4-6 SmartPoints (depending on sugar substitutes and portion size).

Tips

• For a lower SmartPoints version, consider using a sugar substitute and reducing the oil.
• You can also add raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Apple Spice Cake!