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

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with waxed paper.
  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or mixer bowl. Blend for a few seconds until thoroughly combined.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cut into slices.