Spiced Apple and Almond Cake

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 75 Minutes

Servings: 6

Amazing cake: moist and spicy. Very easy to make: just put all the ingredients it in a food processor, then bake. Freezes well.

Ingredients:

1 lb granny smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped. (about 3)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 tablespoons water

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs (beaten)

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 cup almonds (chopped)

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 cup skim milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with waxed paper.
3. Place all ingredients in a food processor or mixer bowl. Blend for a few seconds until thoroughly combined.
4. Spoon the batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Cut into slices.

By RecipeOfHealth.com