Crunch-Topped Apple-Spice Cake

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Ingredients

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  • cup boiling water
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  • medium unpeeled cooking apples, chopped (2 cups)
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  • cups packed brown sugar
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  • cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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  • cup Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
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  • cup canola oil
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  • teaspoon baking soda
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  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • teaspoon vanilla
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  • teaspoon ground cloves
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  • teaspoon salt
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  • eggs
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  • cup finely chopped nuts
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  • tablespoons packed brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with flour.

In large bowl, pour boiling water over apples. Add remaining ingredients except nuts and brown sugar. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

In small bowl, mix nuts and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; sprinkle over batter.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Makes
15 servings