WW Apple Hurricane Cake

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The WW Apple Hurricane Cake is a flavorful and light dessert. It is a cake that uses tender apples, warm spices, and a soft cake bottom in a beautiful swirled form. The hurricane-style swirl is mixed into the batter, and it enhances natural sweetness in each bite. The recipe keeps the portions in check and the calories in check, yet tastes decadent. Cake can be used in parties, post-dinner snacks, or even snacks at tea time. It is simple to make, and it also does not need any complicated baking skills. This WW Apple Hurricane Cake is a sight to behold when cut, as it reveals that it features apple ribbons all over it. It is quite a family food and compatible with a Weight Watchers program.

STATS:

  • Calories: 185 per slice
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Cook time: 40 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 1 hour
  • Course: Dessert, Snack
  • Weight Watchers Friendly: Diet.
  • Servings: 12

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife for slicing apples

INGREDIENTS:

  • One and a half cups of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce and two medium apples, thinly sliced
  • Half a cup of granulated fake sugar replacement.
  • Two huge eggs
  • One teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • Half a cup of vegetable oil
  • One teaspoon of powder for baking
  • Half a teaspoon of baking soda
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 a tablespoon of cinnamon
  • A pinch of nutmeg

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Flour:

  • It provides all-purpose flour that is a source of softness and structure. Whole wheat flour can be used to get extra fiber.

Apples:

  • Eat apples like Honey crisis or Gala. Slice thin for even baking.

Apple sauce:

  • To maintain wetness of the cake, less oil is utilized. There is a type of diabetes that has low sugar level.

Sugar option:

  • Choose a brand naUme in the weight watchers, e.g. Stevia or monk fruit. Keeps points reduced.

Vegetable oil:

  • This will make it tender in a small portion. Any oil could be applied such as canola or sunflower oil.

Eggs:

  • Help in rising the cake and gluing it. For vegans, use flax eggs.

Vanilla:

  • This provides the balance to the spice and apple flavours.

Baking powder and soda:

  • The soda and powder are used to make the cake light and airy.

Cinnamon:

  • It tastes very warm and may be combined with apples.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a parchment-lined cake pan with grease on the sides.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, soda for baking, the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Put aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, blend eggs, sugar substitute, applesauce, oil, and vanilla while smooth.
  5. Now you need to add the wet items mixture to the dry items. Stir till just combined.
  6. Do not over mix. Add half the cake batter to the pan.
  7. Place half of the slices of an apple a top.
  8. Cover the apples with the remaining batter.
  9. Spread leftover apple slices in a circle form on the top.
  10. Swirl layers with a knife to create the effect of a hurricane.
  11. Bake between 38 and 42 minutes or till golden and a fork is drawn out clean.
  12. Give it almost 10 minutes to cool down after removing the pan.
  13. Serve heated or room temperature after cutting.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

TOPPINGS:

  • Sweet striking of powdered sugar substitute.
  • A dollop of fat-free whipped cream
  • Sprinkle of extra cinnamon

PAIRINGS:

  • Hot green tea
  • Black coffee
  • Low-fat vanilla yogurt

OCCASIONS:

  • Holiday dessert table
  • Weekend brunch
  • Family gatherings

TIPS:

  • Apples are sliced thinly into uniform layers.
  • Do not over-stir the batter; retain lightness.
  • With a knife swirl and froth, it’s best to look like a hurricane.
  • Apply parchment so as to avoid sticking.
  • Chill prior to cutting so as not to lose form.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep in an airtight jar as long as 4 days. Lightly reheat before serving.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap in slices and freeze for at least 2 months. Keep overnight in the refrigerator.

FAQs:

Is it possible to use pears as substitutes for apples?

  • Oh, the same sweetness is with the ripe pears.

Can I make this recipe vegan? Yes, make substitutes for eggs with flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.

  • Does it allow me to do without sugar substitutes?

Yes, regular sugar; however, there are more points.

Can I bake in a loaf pan?

  • Yes, however, increase baking time to 10 minutes.

Nutritional information (per slice):

Calories: 185

Carbs: 28 g

Protein: 4 g

Fat: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 12 g

Sodium: 160 mg

Potassium: 180 mg

Serving size: 1 slice

Servings: 12

The Weight Watchers Apple Hurricane Cake contains 5 serving points.