2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups chopped peeled apple
CAKE:
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
1In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Fold in chopped apples, set aside.
2Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat oil, sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is pale in color, 2-3 minutes. Beat in applesauce, apple cider or juice and vanilla extract until incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
3In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in chopped apples.
4Pour batter into greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 20 minutes. Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes every 2 inches in cake.
5Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Pour glaze onto cake. Slice into squares and serve.
Total Time
Prep: 30 Min. Bake: 45 Min.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 354 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.