CRUNCH-TOPPED APPLE-SPICE CAKE

Crunch-Topped Apple-Spice Cake image

Delectable apple-spice cake topped with crunchy nuts! Enjoy the fruit and spice flavors that complement each other to perfection!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup boiling water
2 medium unpeeled cooking apples, chopped (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with flour.
In large bowl, pour boiling water over apples. Add remaining ingredients except nuts and brown sugar. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
In small bowl, mix nuts and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; sprinkle over batter.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g