Apple Cake with Lemon Thyme
ingredients
1 tart large apple (e.g. Granny Smith), about
1 1/2 cups, cubed and peeled
4 Tbsp. finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves (try to use lemon thyme if you can find it)
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Splenda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla
preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat with nonstick spray and flour an 8- × 8-inch square pan. Combine the apples, thyme, and lemon juice, and set aside.
2. Combine the flour, Splenda, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. In a large bowl combine the eggs, oil, orange juice, and vanilla.
3. Add the apple-thyme mixture and mix until blended. Add dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and serve.
nutrition
Serving size: 1 piece (approximately
2 inches × 4 inches)
Carbohydrate exchanges: 2
Fat exchanges: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 240
Calories From Fat: 100
Total Fat: 11 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.1 grams
Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
Sodium: 240 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 31 grams
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
Sugars: 7 grams
Protein: 5 grams
