Apple Coffee Cake

Apples and raisins keep this cake delectably moist–which means less oil
and more heart health.

5 c tart apples, cored, peeled, chopped

1 c sugar

1 c dark raisins

1/2 c pecans, chopped

1/4 c vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla

1 egg, beaten

2 c all-purpose flour, sifted

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly oil 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan.
2. In large mixing bowl, combine apples with sugar, raisins,
and pecans. Mix well and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in oil, vanilla, and egg.
4. Sift together flour, soda, and cinnamon, and stir into
apple mixture about 1/3 at a time–just enough to
moisten dry ingredients.
5. Turn batter into pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool
cake slightly before serving.


Yield: 20 servings Serving size: 3 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch piece
Each serving provides:
Calories: 196 Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 67 mg Total fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g Carbohydrates: 31 g
Potassium: 136 mg