SPICED APPLE GINGERBREAD

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This nicely spiced caked, with chunks of apple and a hint of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, always wins raves. I like it best served warm with a dollop of whipped topping. It freezes well, too. -Pam Blockey of Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apple (about 1 medium)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, egg and molasses. Combine the flours, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and spices; add to the molasses mixture alternately with yogurt, beating just until combined. Fold in the apples., Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; dollop with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.