It's actually more of a quick bread than a cake, and it's chock-full of healthy stuff... blackstrap molasses, olive oil, apples... all good things meant to give the new mama a 'boost'.
This is my version, and I think it's pretty good... Of course I did spread a little butter on my slices, but since the 'insides' of this cake are so healthy, I figured it would be ok! :o)
I just enjoyed a few slices and now I've got the rest stored in my freezer to take out when this baby comes!
Groaning Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups (about 2 large apples) peeled, grated apple
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease two 9x5" loaf pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Stir in the grated apple.
In another bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients into the flour/apple mixture until well blended.
Pour the batter into the two loaf pans and place into the oven to bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
