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Apple Topped Cake

July 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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apple_topped_cake Apple Topped Cake - This exquisite, fresh, fruit cake recipe, is just like something you would see in the bakery window, only you make it yourself. Fragrant, cinnamon and farm fresh apples, baked into a cake that will “melt in your mouth”. Quick and easy, it makes a great healthy snack as well as a dessert.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: pple, Cake
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Apple Topped Cake

3/4 c All-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 c Whole-wheat flour, sifted
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 c Honey
1/2 c Brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 c Oil
4 lg Egg white
1 tb Nonfat yogurt, plain flavor
5 Apples, peel/core/slice thin

Topping
Bring to a boil: 2 tb Oil
1/4 c Granulated sugar, OR brown sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Natural dehydrated butter

Directions to make Apple Topped Cake

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 425F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Step 2:Sift both flours and the baking powder together in a medium sized bowl. Beat the honey, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg whites, and nonfat yogurt together. Pour this into the flour mixture and stir well. Pour the dough into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly. Lightly press the apples into the dough in straight lines. Bake for 10 minutes at 425F.
Step 3:Remove the cake from the oven. Drizzle the topping over the top of the apples. Return the cake to the oven and bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

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Pineapple Carrot Cake

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
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pineapple_carrot_cake Pineapple Carrot Cake - A rich, sweet, dessert cake that is, believe it or not, low fat, and, sugar free! The all natural sweetness of the fresh, healthy carrots and pineapple, is more than enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. Great for potlucks, as anyone can enjoy its pleasant taste.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Carrot, Pineapple
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Pineapple Carrot Cake

1/2 c Low Fat margarine,softened
3 Eggs** For low fat use egg substitute
1 c Thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
2 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Shredded carrots

ICING
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cn (8 oz) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,drained
1 ts Vanilla

Directions to make Pineapple Carrot Cake

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Blend in eggs, pineapple juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in carrots.
Step 2:Spread batter evenly into greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
Step 3:Prepare Icing by combining all ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.

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