A simple cake recipe that is light, moist and perfect for any occasion. This apple recipe goes well with a big scoop of ice cream or a cold glass of milk. The fat free cream cheese makes this apple spice cake a wonderful treat. Enjoy!

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/3 cup (3 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

1 cup chopped peeled Braeburn apple

2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

Cooking spray

2 teaspoons powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.

2. Place the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and the next 5 ingredients (flour through nutmeg), stirring with a whisk.

4. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat well after each addition.

5. Stir in the apple and brandy, if desired. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.

6. Bake at 350*F for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

7. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Recipe and photo courtesy of health.com. Recipe originally published in Cooking Light Magazine, MARCH 2004 edition.

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