This has been a favorite cake of ours for many years. It was originally the recipe of a good friend of mine and over the years I converted it to be a bit healthier. Hope you enjoy it too!
2 c cane juice crystals
1 c coconut oil
½ c olive oil
3 eggs
2t vanilla
1 t lemon juice
3 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 t salt
1 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
3 c apples, peeled & chopped
1 c chopped nuts
Heat oven to 350. Blend cane juice crystals, coconut oil and olive oil in a mixer until creamy looking. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. Add flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and mix well. Fold in the apples and nuts. Bake in a 9x13 pan for 1 hour or until cake is done.
Frosting/Topping:
1 c Sucanat
¼ c cream or evaporated milk
8 T butter
2 t vanilla
In a saucepan combine all the above ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 to3 minutes. Cool while cake bakes. Pour over hot cake.