This healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil (or substitute) instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.
Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cake
Serves 10
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes 1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup canola oil (or substitute)
2 small crisp apples, such as Gala
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons heavy cream 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray….