Apple Cakes with Lemon Sauce

Name: Apple Cakes with Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg white; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup shredded peeled apple; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; LEMON SAUCE:; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter

"Perfect for dessert or brunch, these rich apple mini cakes are irresistible, served with a steaming cup of coffe. I make them often when I have fresh apples from our small orchard," Mary Shivers writes from Ada, Oklahoma.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg white
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded peeled apple
1/4 cup chopped pecans
LEMON SAUCE:
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons butter

Directions

In a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg white until combined. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to shortening mixture just until combined. Fold in apple and pecans (batter will be thick).
Divide between two 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and butter until blended. Spoon over warm cakes.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 560 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Fresh Apple Cake Ramekins with Lemon Sauce in Cooking for 2 Winter 2007

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

murraydog151

May 2, 2013

yummy! I added some vanilla icecream too:) simple, easy recipe!!!
faith7025

Mar 20, 2012

I have made this recipe many times. Easy to mix up cakes before dinner and then microwave the sauce at dessert time.
bidawee11

Jan 11, 2012

very moist and very good. Just like my grandma's raw apple cake!
thore

Aug 5, 2010

It was ok. I thought it would be better
retiredtoeire

Feb 2, 2009

YUM, can't wait to try this tomorrow as a neighbor gave me some cooking apples.