Apple Pudding Cake

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 2 1/2 cups sliced, peeled apples or 1 (20 ounce) can sliced apples, drained*
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon imperials
• 1 3/4 cups apple cider or apple juice

Instructions

1. In medium-size mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
2. Add oil, vanilla extract and the 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice, mixing until smooth.
3. Gently stir in apples and cinnamon imperials.
4. Spread mixture evenly in a 9 inch square pan.
5. Sprinkle remaining sugar over apple mixture.
6. Carefully pour remaining 1 3/4 cups apple cider or apple juice over batter.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 55 minutes or until cake is done.
8. Cool slightly before serving with whipped topping or frozen yogurt, if desired.

Notes

Microwave Method: Prepare according to above directions, spreading mixture in glass 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish. Sprinkle remaining sugar over batter. Pour apple cider or apple juice over mixture. Cook on HIGH for 12 minutes or until cake tests done, turning dish every 3 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Suggested apple varieties: Empire, Gala, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh or Rome.

Nutrition

Per 2/3 cup serving: 250 Calories, 1g dietary fiber, 4g fat, 124mg sodium