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Apple Walnut Cake and Vanilla Glaze

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This old-fashioned apple cake is made with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, and walnuts, with a vanilla glaze.

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, stir before measuring
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Vanilla Glaze, below

Preparation:

In a large mixing bowl, blend all ingredients except chopped apples and walnuts with electric mixer. Stir in chopped apples and nuts. Pour into a generously greased and floured 10-inch Bundt cake pan or tube pan. Bake at 325° for 55 to 65 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes; turn out onto serving plate to cool completely. Drizzle with a vanilla glaze.

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

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Delish!May 10, 2009By Meggers1984
"We made this cake for mother's day using Rice flour and it turned out amazingly well. So moist, delicious and sweet. Just perfect! Thanks for an wonderful recipe!"

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