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Apple Chunk Cake

Apple Chunk Cake

166 Ratings
166 Ratings
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Apple Chunk Cake
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Chunks of juicy apples fill this cake and fresh apples decorate the top.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 cups apples, divided (2 cups chopped into chunks, 2 cups sliced)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil and eggs together. Beat well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to egg batter and mix well.
  5. Add 2 cups of apple chunks and applesauce to the batter. Stir to combine.
  6. Coat an 8x8 inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray, and pour in batter.
  7. Bake until done, about 1 hour.
  8. Place 2 cups of apple slices on top of apple cake and serve.

Notes

Batter will be very thick. This is normal.

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Source:

Recipe adapted from: Healthy & Delicious: Simple Ways to Low Fat Chinese Cooking
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Chinatown Public Health Center

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 piece (1 1/2 " x 2") (114g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 312 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 25 g
Added Sugars included 20 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 13 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 78 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 25 g
Added Sugars included 20 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 13 mg
Potassium 78 mg
Sodium 312 mg
Copper 50 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 8 mg
Phosphorus 43 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 15 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 66 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 28 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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04/11/11
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