Cran-Apple Walnut Cake

Name: Cran-Apple Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 large egg whites; 1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking sdoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups chopped peeled apples; 2 cups fresh cranberries, halved; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

I rely on applesauce to keep this crowd-pleasing cake tender and moist. The blend of nuts, cranberries and apples complements the subtle hint of wheat flour for terrific taste.—Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking sdoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped peeled apples
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a bowl, beat the egg, egg whites, brown sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla.
Combine the dry ingredients; stir into applesauce mixture just until blended. Fold in the apples, cranberries and walnuts. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 248 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Cran-Apple Walnut Cake in Light & Tasty August/September 2003

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duckbett

Nov 22, 2011

This is excellent! Very moist and easy to make.
hprusia

Oct 27, 2009

This is a wonderfully moist and tasty snack cake. The cranberries really bring it to life. A++
tbearmom03

Dec 11, 2008

Great recipe. I had frozen cranberries, so I just tossed them in the food processor and coarsely chopped instead of cutting them in half. A real time save and it tasted great. Sprinkling with powdered sugar just before serving is a must. If it sits too long the powdered sugar dissolves so it can't be seen.
fishncamp2001

Oct 16, 2008

Re: Cran-Apple Walnut CakeGreat recipe. I was short on brown sugar, so I substituted with the Splenda Brown sugar and it was great. Question: I see that beverlymrickert used dried cranberries. Did she soak them in water first or were they added right from the package?nancygerhardt
lclark4

Sep 29, 2008

My husband and I don't like overly sweet desserts, so this cake seemed perfect, I got rave reviews from my husband, sister, and neighbors, everyone love it. A very moist, tasty cake. I used from from the bog cranberries that were truly a delight. My 4 year old nephew helped make the cake as he loves to help bake, and he even liked the tart berries. So it is at least 4 stars in my book.
beverlymrickert

Sep 27, 2008

I tried this recipe but had to use the dried cranberries as the grocery store informed me that they don't get cranberries until a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. However, it still came out good and was very good.
Puddle

Sep 26, 2008

I baked this cake and used crasins instead of fresh cranberries. I cooked them with a little water, just to get them moist. My husband, daughter and granddaughter devowed this cake in one day. It get four stars from me. Since I have TMJ (jaw disorder) I left out the walnuts. Dot Hagen
Irene Cyr

Sep 26, 2008

Excellent, did not add the walnuts, our grandchildren always take snacks to school and they have a "nut free" school. Also took leftovers for the girls at physio..a big hit.Irene
dixonb

Sep 26, 2008

Just made this and is very good. Did not have fresh cranberries and used dried instead. Very moist and everyone loved it.
heidiquarters

Sep 21, 2008

I tried this recipe today for a Sunday dessert that my in-laws have and it got great reviews. My husband took some to work, and made the mistake of giving it to someone else before he got a piece. They almost ate all of it. I used frozen cranberries, thawed and cut in half. They worked great.