Pumpkin Spiced Cake with Apples

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that can add moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is often cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Mix well.

In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 egg yolks, 5 tablespoons of sour cream (or plain yogurt), 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1 cup of pumpkin puree until smooth.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

Prepare a 9x9 inch cake pan and pour half of the cake batter into the pan.

Add the fried apples on top of the batter.

Pour the remaining cake batter over the apples.

For the topping, mix together 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of flour, and 1/3 cup of brown sugar, along with 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well and sprinkle over the top of the cake.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

If the toothpick comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes before cutting.

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