Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

5 C	tart apples, cored, peeled, chopped
1 C	sugar
1 C	dark raisins
1/2 C	pecans, chopped
1/4 C	vegetable oil
2 tsp	vanilla
1	egg, beaten
2-1/2 C	sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp	baking soda
2 tsp	ground cinnamon

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Lightly oil a 13x9x2-inch pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples with sugar, raisins, and pecans; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes.
4. Stir in oil, vanilla, and egg. Sift together flour, soda, and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture about 1/3 at a time just enough to moisten dry ingredients.
5. Turn batter into pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake slightly before serving.

Yield: 20 servings--Serving Size: 3-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch piece

Each serving provides:

Calories: 188
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 68 mg