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Active Time:20 minsCool Time:3 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:20Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:20 minsCool Time:3 hrsTotal Time:4 hrs 25 minsServings:20
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Cool Time:3 hrs
Cool Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:4 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:20
Servings:
20
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsApple CakeBaking spray with flour1poundHoneycrisp apples, peeled, cored and chopped (¼-inch; about 3½ cups)½cuppacked light brown sugar1tablespoonlemon juice1 ½cupsall-purpose flour1 ½cupswhole-wheat flour2teaspoonsbaking powder2teaspoonsground cinnamon1teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonground ginger½teaspoonground nutmeg½teaspoonsalt1cupgranulated sugar1cupbuttermilk½cupcanola oilorgrapeseed oil3largeeggs, at room temperature2teaspoonsvanilla extractGlaze¾cupconfectioners' sugar, unsifted⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonvanilla extract2 - 3tablespoonsbuttermilk, divided
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Ingredients
Apple Cake
Baking spray with flour
1poundHoneycrisp apples, peeled, cored and chopped (¼-inch; about 3½ cups)
½cuppacked light brown sugar
1tablespoonlemon juice
1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
1 ½cupswhole-wheat flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoonground nutmeg
½teaspoonsalt
1cupgranulated sugar
1cupbuttermilk
½cupcanola oilorgrapeseed oil
3largeeggs, at room temperature
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Glaze
¾cupconfectioners' sugar, unsifted
⅛teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonvanilla extract
2 - 3tablespoonsbuttermilk, divided
Directions
To prepare cake:Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray. Combine 1 pound apples, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a medium bowl; stir until evenly coated.
Whisk 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon nutmeg and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until combined.
Whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup oil, 3 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined and some flour streaks remain. Fold in the apples and their juices until evenly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly with a small spatula.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack, remove the pan and let the cake cool completely, about 3 hours.
Prepare glaze:Vigorously whisk ¾ cup confectioners' sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons buttermilk in a small bowl until smooth; add the remaining buttermilk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.
To make ahead
Refrigerate cake, wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, for up to 7 days. Prepare glaze just before serving.
Equipment
12-cup Bundt pan
Frequently Asked QuestionsApples may seem unassuming, but they are loaded with awealth of health benefits. The fiber and nutrients in apples offer protection for your heart and brain, and also fight cancer and lower your risk of diabetes.All-purpose flouris refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the outer layers of the wheat kernel—which is where the fiber and a lot of the nutrition, including antioxidants, live. Whole-wheat flour hasn’t been refined and is a whole grain, which means it has fiber and nutrients that refined white flour doesn’t have.Whole grains have many health benefits, including reducing inflammation and decreasing the risk of heart disease.You can keep the peel on the apples if you prefer. It will give the cake more texture, and you’ll save time on prep.Make buttermilk at homewith just two ingredients! Whole milk and fresh lemon juice transform into thick, rich and tangy buttermilk in about 10 minutes.We use Honeycrisp apples, which have a crisp and juicy texture and are sweet with a hint of tartness, but you can use anyvariety of applesfor the cake. Keep in mind that tart apples, like Granny Smith, will make the cake less sweet.Yes, this cake contains fresh apples and is perishable, so you’ll need to store it in the refrigerator after it cools completely. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apples may seem unassuming, but they are loaded with awealth of health benefits. The fiber and nutrients in apples offer protection for your heart and brain, and also fight cancer and lower your risk of diabetes.
All-purpose flouris refined wheat flour that has been stripped of the outer layers of the wheat kernel—which is where the fiber and a lot of the nutrition, including antioxidants, live. Whole-wheat flour hasn’t been refined and is a whole grain, which means it has fiber and nutrients that refined white flour doesn’t have.Whole grains have many health benefits, including reducing inflammation and decreasing the risk of heart disease.
You can keep the peel on the apples if you prefer. It will give the cake more texture, and you’ll save time on prep.
Make buttermilk at homewith just two ingredients! Whole milk and fresh lemon juice transform into thick, rich and tangy buttermilk in about 10 minutes.
We use Honeycrisp apples, which have a crisp and juicy texture and are sweet with a hint of tartness, but you can use anyvariety of applesfor the cake. Keep in mind that tart apples, like Granny Smith, will make the cake less sweet.
Yes, this cake contains fresh apples and is perishable, so you’ll need to store it in the refrigerator after it cools completely. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)226Calories7gFat38gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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