Choose Joy + {Tuscan Apple Cake}

Posted: November 7, 2012

I don't know about you, but I am super tired from staying up so late watching the election results on the edge of my seat!! What I think is most interesting is how divided America really is. Half of us are ecstatic after last night's events; half of us are extremely disappointed. Regardless of which side you were on though, I think we all need to choose joy. Yes, the last four years were hard. Yes, we don't know how the next four will treat us. But I do know we all have a LOT we can be thankful for. As we enter into this season of Thanksgiving, let's focus on what is good in our lives.

  • I am thankful for a roof over my head.
  • I am thankful for my precious baby girl.
  • I am thankful for my loving husband.
  • I am thankful for having "enough."
  • I am thankful for apple cake.

Tuscan Apple Cake

This recipe was inspired by the Tuscan cookbook I reviewed yesterday, "A Family Farm in Tuscany."  I subbed out the sugar for agave, added greek yogurt, and adjusted a few other measurements.

It looks fancy/like a lot of work, but couldn't be simpler. Prepare the batter, push in the apple slices, and bake!

This is more like a breakfast "cake", in the same way coffee cake is.  I served it along with additional Chobani Apple Cinnamon yogurt and a sprinkling of Apple Cinnamon Love Grown Granola.  It was divine.

Or serve warm with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream.  Oh.My.YUMMMMMM!

Tuscan Apple Cake

Description

Tuscan Apple Cake | No Sugar Sweet Life

Ingredients

3  
Eggs
1⁄2 cup
honey
1⁄2 cup
Choabni Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt (or sub vanilla)
2 1⁄2 tablespoons
Butter (I used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter)
2 1⁄2 teaspoons
Baking Powder
1⁄2 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract
1⁄2 teaspoon
Cinnamon
3  
Apples (I used Pink Lady apples, peeled/sliced)
1 1⁄2 cup
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix together all ingredients except apples and flour.
  3. Stir thouroughly, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Slowly add in flour, mixing continually.
  5. Butter and flour an 8 x 8 baking dish, or round pie pan.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
  7. Peel and slice the apples, setting them into the batter vertically (core side down).  I arranged mine in rows, but you could make a rosette pattern as well.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes.
  9. Serve with remaining apple cinnamon yogurt and granola (optional).

Yields 9 Servings

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Comments

Submitted by Corrie Kreisel - November 7, 2012 - 12:42pm

That's gorgeous!!!! And thanks for sharing your positive attitude today!

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 4:35pm

I aim to please :)
Submitted by Taylor - November 7, 2012 - 1:13pm

Is there any type of good substitution for the yogurt? I just don't have any right now, but I have lots of apples and I'd love to make this!

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 1:14pm

Just sub in 1/2 cup of milk (regular, or almond, or soy... whatever kind you like).
Submitted by Taylor - November 7, 2012 - 1:18pm

Awesome! I've got that around. :) Thanks!

Submitted by Carol Moon - November 7, 2012 - 1:34pm

I wholeheartedly agree. There is ALWAYS joy to be found, no matter what else is going on! Life is so much better when you really believe that. Thank you for the reminder. :)

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 4:36pm

Glad I could remind/encourage today!
Submitted by Amy - November 7, 2012 - 2:34pm

YUM YUM YUM! These look simply amazing...what an awesome treat for fall. Thanks for sharing. :)

Amy
@Chobani

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 4:37pm

Thanks for stopping by and commenting :) It was so delicious... I ate every.last.bite. (of what was on my plate). I did save some for later in the fridge....ha. And Dear Hubby loved it too!
Submitted by JoAnna @ JoAnna Thinks - November 7, 2012 - 3:53pm

Aww, great post! I totally agree. There is a lot going on in the country right now but I think it's most important for each individual person to make the best of their lives right now. As a nurse, always concerned about the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), as long as we have breath in our lungs, the potentials and possibilities are nearly endless. It is good to be happy and healthy and even better to appreciate it :)

Also, I am going to make cheesy sweet potato fettucini tonight. I got cheese on my brain :-þ

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 4:38pm

That fettucini is soooooooooo yummy :) I hope you love it!
Submitted by Mom-to-mom - November 7, 2012 - 4:33pm

Help! I have no agave nectar an it is snowing like mad here....but I want to make this as it looks so yummy. Can I just substitute the same amount of sugar? White or brown?

Submitted by kelly - November 7, 2012 - 4:35pm

Shhh, don't tell anyone I told you this (wink wink). You can sub in 1 cup white sugar in place of the agave nectar. And I'm only telling you that because you said it was snowing like mad at your house :)
Submitted by Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning - November 8, 2012 - 12:26pm

That cake looks SO pretty and tasty- I love how the apples are layered into the batter, it just looks so fancy! Sounds like a good breakfast idea to me!

Submitted by Christy - November 9, 2012 - 9:48am

I needed something to make for breakfast for my mom's group and this is perfect! One question, where do you find all these great Chobani flavors? I live in Seattle and can never find anything beyond the basic fruit flavors. And I really want to try more!

Submitted by kelly - November 12, 2012 - 10:23pm

I got mine at Walmart, but I've seen them at Target too and other local grocery stores. Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry/Banana 2% are my absolute favorites!!
Submitted by Alicia - November 12, 2012 - 9:58pm

I just made this cake tonight, super yummy, great recipe! Christy, I am also in Seattle and found the flavor at Fred Meyer.

Submitted by kelly - November 12, 2012 - 10:23pm

So glad you liked it Alicia :)

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