Low-Fat Cinnamon Apple Cake

Remember when I said I struggle with what I am going to make with the apples from the orchard? Well, there is one exception. It is this cake, the Ultimate Apple-Cinnamon Cake. It is so good. I have been making this cake for years and it never fails to disappoint. The cream cheese in the batter makes for an incredibly moist crumb. The original recipe calls for fat free cream cheese. Although I usually go full fat when baking, I do use the fat free cream cheese. Why? Once you have the first piece, then the second, and then a sliver for the third time around, you’ll be glad you opted for the fat free cream cheese.

This cake is great for dessert and just perfect for breakfast. However, I must warn you that if you make this cake with the windows open, you will have neighbors stopping by unexpectedly. Go ahead invite them in and share the whole cake. It’ll give you a reason to make it again!

P.S. Happy Birthday, Sis! This one is for you!

Low-Fat Cinnamon Apple Cake

By Nicole Prep: 20 minsCook: 1 hr 15 minsTotal: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 12 Cinnamon and apples are the perfect Fall marriage and they shine in this easy and incredibly delicious low-fat cake!

Equipment

• 8-inch springform pan
• Stand mixer

Ingredients 

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, divided
• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature
• ¾ cup (6 ounces) fat free cream cheese at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups Pink Lady apples, about 2 large, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8-inch springform pan with non-stick baking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In the bowl of a standing mixer or with a handheld mixer, beat 1 ½ cups of the sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla at medium speed until well blended (about 4 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
4. In a separate small bowl, combine cinnamon remaining ¼ cup sugar. In another medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon mixture with the apples. Mix until the apples are well coated with the cinnamon sugar. Stir the apple mixture into the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack. Once cool, cut the cake using a serrated knife. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 217mg, Potassium: 102mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 33g, Vitamin A: 262IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.