Pumpkin Almond Cake
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There is a debate out there as to if Apples or Pumpkin are the Ultimate Fall Flavor. Now although this debate might not be as likely to cause a huge argument at your workplace as the other debates that are going on right now (we are avoiding politics here at Teacher-Chef, thank you) – it is still a debate. SO, since I thoroughly enjoy both flavors I will be refraining from this debate as well! Today though, I am featuring an apple recipe for your eating pleasure.
Because of the use of Whole Wheat Flour and tons of Apples, this cake is healthy enough to be considered a breakfast but delicious and sweet enough to be enjoyed as a dessert. I liked how simple this cake was to make and because of how many apples it has, I was able to just force myself to forget about the butter!
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In my effort to try to eat healthier I knew that I did not want to bring over some breakfast-bake devoid of nutrients but covered in fat & calories. We also only had 1 egg so my normal Breakfast Egg Casserole type dish was out of the question. Then I stumbled across this healthy apple breakfast cake. This cake seemed like it had the potential to be really good. BUT – I didn’t bake it long enough plus it would have benefited from a bit more sugar and I think it tasted a bit too ‘healthy’ for us (sugar might have helped or use a less strong tasting whole wheat flour). So when you make this, be sure to bake it long enough and maybe add some more sugar.
Thanks Mom & Dad for still loving me even if I make a flop every once in a while.
Apples: Heat oil in a medium non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add apples, water and a pinch of salt and cinnamon (and nutmeg). Stir occasionally and cook for about 8 minutes until apples are soft and fragrant. Remove from heat, stir in maple syrup and let apples cool.
Cake: Pre-heat oven to 350˚F with the rack in the middle. Prepare a 8×2 inch round pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk together the wet ingredients. Gently combine the wet and dry together to form a thick cake batter.
Put apples in the pan first in a single layer. Make sure they coat the bottom of the pan well. Carefully smooth the cake batter over the maple apple mixture. Try to keep the apples from moving around too much. Bake for at least 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (mine appeared to be clean but was still very doughy on the inside, so I would suggest baking longer and err on the side of over-cooked if unsure). Let cake cool for a few minutes.
To remove from pan: put a large dinner plate over the cake pan. Hold it tight and flip the cake over. It should slide out easily. If it sticks carefully use a spatula to loosen up the sides.
And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… what was the last thing that you made which you thought would be wonderful but ended up being a flop?