GINGER CAKE WITH CARAMEL-APPLE TOPPING

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Whole wheat flour makes a better-for-you addition to this updated ginger cake. The creamy yogurt topping is like the icing on the cake, it's the best part!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy harvest peach or creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/2 cup caramel fat-free topping
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 medium tart apple, chopped
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch square pan. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the yogurt and the caramel topping; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • In large bowl, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and all remaining ingredients except apple and lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed 45 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Stir in half of the chopped apple. Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle lemon juice over remaining apple; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Bake 38 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve with topping mixture and remaining chopped apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Sheena Downs-Harley
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This cake is perfect for fall! The flavors of ginger and apple are so warm and comforting.


Sydnie Ellam
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


bertrand tchibinda
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This cake is delicious! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Titilope Tokunbo
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but the flavor was still good. I think I might need to adjust the baking powder next time.


Meena Basnet
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This cake was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best ginger cake he's ever had.


Shahabaz khan
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Gangaramchy Chy
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This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so I can relax and enjoy my party.


christopher morris
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I was a little skeptical about the combination of ginger and apple, but it turned out to be amazing! The cake was light and fluffy, and the topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Cassie Cardona
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel apple topping was divine.


Hassan Imran
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This cake was a big hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. The caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.