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Festive Apple/Pear Cake

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr

The original apple rendition of this recipe originated from the Budget Cutters Cookbook that appeared in The Free Press in November 1982. I particularly like it because it only uses one bowl to mix the batter and it produces a flavourful, dense, moist cake. We’ve added Arvinda’s Chai Masala spice mix for a special version.

 2 cups grated or diced pear or apple (or combo of both), skins left on
 1 egg
 ½ cup white granulated sugar
 ½ cup brown sugar (preferably demerara)
 2 tsp Arvinda’s Chai Masala spice (or ground allspice)
 ¼ cup vegetable oil
 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
 1 cup flour
 1 tsp baking soda
 ¼ tsp salt
 ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins or dates
1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples and egg.

2

Stir in the sugars, chai masala or allspice, and oil.

3

Stir in the nuts.

4

Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt.

5

Add the dried fruit of choice and stir.

6

Using a spatula, spoon into a parchment-lined loaf pan and bake at 350F for 50 -55 minutes.

7

Let cool on a baking rack.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size