APPLE SOUR CREAM CAKE 
1 c. peeled & chopped apples
1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/3 c. softened butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. low fat sour cream
2 tbsp. brandy
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Vegetable cooking spray
3 tbsp. chopped raisins
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. powdered sugar

Toss apples with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. Combine remaining flour, baking powder, soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl; set aside.

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add reserved flour mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix after each addition. Stir in brandy and vanilla.

Spread 1/2 of batter into a 9 inch square baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Combine reserved apples, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, raisins, brown sugar and lemon juice; sprinkle evenly over batter. Spread remaining batter evenly over apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

 

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