Mr. Food: Guilt-Free Apple Lovers' Coffee Cake

We've got a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy apple coffee cake! This recipe comes from our new diabetic-friendly cookbook, Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites . Don't worry, we're not sacrificing any of the taste. In fact, just one bite, and you're going to be hooked!  Don't be surprised when family and neighbors are lining up outside your kitchen for a taste of our Guilt-Free Apple Lovers' Coffee Cake!

What You'll Need

• 1 1 / 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 / 4 cup sugar blend
• 1 1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 / 4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) light trans-fat-free margarine, melted
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
• CINNAMON PECAN TOPPING
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar blend
• 1 / 4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons light trans-fat-free margarine, melted

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat flour, sugar blend, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the salt, 4 tablespoons margarine, and the eggs until thoroughly combined. Stir in milk and apples, then spread batter in cake pan.
3. To make Cinnamon Pecan Topping, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; mix well and sprinkle over batter.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or allow to cool, then cover until ready to serve.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip

• Did You Know? Cinnamon contains a large amount of antioxidants which can help keep you healthy. Studies have also shown that this spice can aid in lowering blood pressure and blood sugar.
  
• Indulge in our Guilt-Free Banana Pudding Pie or our decadent Orange Dream Angel Cake !
  
• For more delicious diabetic-friendly recipes, check out our sister site, Everyday Diabetic Recipes !

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