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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The sweetness of honey, the bold flavors of nutmeg and cloves and the crunch of walnuts make for happy snacking. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar |
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1/4 cup honey |
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted |
optional ganache: |
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips |
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Whisk the applesauce, eggs, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts.
2. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. For optional ganache, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a microwave, heat cream for 20-30 seconds or just until bubbly. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over cake. Yield: 12 servings.
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