WW Apple Pie Cake is a hot, sweet dessert that tastes more like both pie & cake. It is very light yet flavorful. Tender cake layer with soft apples & warm spices turns out to be very suitable as a snack/dessert. This is a guilt-free, WW Apple Pie Cake. It is a convenient recipe with basic ingredients & an easy procedure. The combination of cinnamon & apples makes the kitchen nice. It is a creamy & tasty dessert that is low in calories. It’s also cool to make in advance & keep. The consistency is also wet & cooked apples with spice are tasted on each bite.
STATS
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Course: Dessert
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Weight Watchers Friendly
- Yield: 8 servings
- Difficulty: Easy
EQUIPMENT
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk/electric mixer
- 8-inch round/square baking pan
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup of applesauce without sugar
- Peel, core, & thinly slice two medium apples.
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Half a cup of sugar replacement
- Two huge eggs
- Half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- One teaspoon of vanilla cream
- Half a cup of almond milk without sugar
- Spray for cooking
- One cup of flour that self-rises
INGREDIENT NOTES
Applesauce:
- Moistens the cake, can substitute oil & provides sweetness that is natural and reduces fat and points.
Apples:
- Sweet-tart varieties, such as Honeycrisp/Fuji, are best to offer a sweet flavor. Cut even across & it will bake soft.
Self-Rising Flour:
- It saves time as it has baking powder incorporated in it. When working with all-purpose flour, you should add 1 to 1/2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt.
Sugar Substitute:
- There is sweetness, but no calories. Select a blend used to bake so that the cake remains light.
Eggs:
- Provide body & assist in making the cake rise, making it delicate on the inside.
Vanilla:
- Rounded, it balances the flavor of the spices & fruit sweetness.
Spices:
- Cinnamon & nutmeg give that apple pie feel. The freshest spices would provide the best smell.
Almond Milk:
- The mixture is light & low calorie, & it blends quite easily without a dense feel to the batter.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Modify the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
- Spray cooking spray lightly on the baking pan.
- Beat the eggs, apple sauce, sweetener, & vanilla in a large basin till smooth.
- Stir in almond milk.
- Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, & flour and stir till just incorporated.
- Gently fold in apple pieces.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or till a fork inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
- Before slicing, let cool on a rack for at least ten minutes.
- Warm or room temperature, serve.
TIPS
- Serve on a crop of fat-free whipped topping.
- Add a pinch of ginger to make it spicy.
- Slice apples thinner so they can get evenly cooked.
- Prevent over-mixing as this will make the cake hard.
- Add extra cinnamon to the dust before serving it to look good.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Store in the freezer/fridge for as long as 4 days in a sealed airtight jar.
Freezer:
- For a maximum of two months, wrap each slice separately & store in the freezer.
FAQs
Will whole wheat flour work?
- Not necessarily, although it will increase the density of the cake.
Can I use other fruits?
- Yes, you can use pears in place of apples.
Does this dessert suit holidays?
- Sure, it is something light & can be served together with other festive dishes.
Should I use peeled apples?
- Peeling is optional, although it results in a more sensitive texture.
May I make a twofold batch?
- Well, just use a bigger pan & bake it a few minutes longer.
NUTRITION
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 3g
Calories: 120
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Sodium: 140mg
Vitamin A: 2% DV
Vitamin C: 6% DV
Calcium: 6% DV
Cholesterol: 35mg
Iron: 4% DV
SmartPoints: 3 (per slice)
It is estimated that there are four (4) SmartPoints per serving of Weight Watchers-Friendly Apple Pie Cake.