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Wholemeal Apple Cake
3 cups wholemeal self raising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded, peeled apples (about 4 medium apples)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Grease and flour two 21x10x5 cm (8x4x2-inch) baking pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder; set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine eggs, apples, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture just until moistened. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3. Bake in a 175 degree C (325 degrees F) oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool on wire racks. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
Makes about 30 serves. Can be frozen.
Wholemeal Poppy Seed cake
3 cups wholemeal selfraising flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or peanut oil)
3 eggs
3/4 cup reduced fat milk
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
3/4 cup orange juice (don't discard the pulp)
This cake is a healthy alternative to other cakes- a great idea for a snack.
1. Grease and lightly flour a fluted cake tin.
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for about 60 seconds. Pour batter into cake tin.
3. Bake in a 180 degree C oven for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted near centre of cake comes out clean (this cake can also be freezed for up to 1 month).
4. Leave in tin for 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.
Makes 12 pieces.
Sourced from: www.healthyeatingclub.org
