Spiced Apple and Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb granny smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped. (About 3)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup almonds (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup skim milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with waxed paper.

3. 3

   Place all ingredients in a food processor or mixer bowl. Blend for a few seconds until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Spoon the batter into prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool in the pan 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Cut into slices.