Cinnamon Apple Cake Made with Egg Beaters

Egg Beaters Apple Cake
This Apple Cake recipe is a lightened-up version of a classic comfort dessert, using egg beaters and skim milk to create a tender, moist crumb. It’s flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and studded with raisins and shredded apples for natural sweetness and texture. Popular during the low-cholesterol cooking trend of the late 20th century, this recipe balances health-conscious ingredients with nostalgic flavor. Finished with a simple layer of cinnamon sugar and baked until golden, it’s perfect for an afternoon treat or family dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅓ cups unsifted flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • cup margarine (soft )
  • ½ cup egg beaters
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 4 cups apples (sliced and pared)

Additional:

  • cinnamon sugar (for topping)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Dry Mix

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.

Step 2: Cream Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine with ½ cup sugar and cinnamon.

Step 3: Blend Batter

  • Beat in egg beaters and vanilla. On low speed, alternate adding flour mixture and skim milk, beginning and ending with flour.

Step 4: Add Apples and Raisins

  • Fold in shredded apples and raisins.

Step 5: Pour and Top

  • Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square pan. Arrange apple slices (optional) in rows on top of batter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Tips

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for better balance
  • Toss apples lightly in flour to prevent sinking
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Substitute applesauce for part of the fat to lighten
  • Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking
  • Bake in a tube pan for a more traditional presentation
  • This cake improves in flavor the next day
  • Dust with powdered sugar instead of frosting
  • Pairs well with coffee or tea

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword apple cake, cinnamon spice, fall baking, from scratch, nostalgic food, potluck dessert, vintage baking
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