APPLE-TOPPED CAKE

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Complete with apples, walnuts, brown sugar and a dash of allspice, slices of this moist cake are perfect with coffee. Not many coffee cakes are baked in a springform pan but, in this case, the results are incredible. -David Heppner of Brandon, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, egg white, yogurt, applesauce, oil and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the dry ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating just until moistened. , Pour into a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with apples and walnuts. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice; sprinkle over top. , Bake at 375° for 47-52 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.