Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter melted( or oil)
2 cups sugar( can reduce to 11/2 cups per taste)
2 tablespoons flaxseed powder soaked in 6 tablespoons water to get the gel( egg substitute)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour( I used whole-wheat flour)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 lb granny smith apples (about 4 large), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick wedges
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2. Stir together butter and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients: add to butter mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in apples and 1 cup pecans. (Batter will be very thick, similar to a cookie dough). Spread butter into a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 45 mts).
5.Spread your choice of frosting over the top of the cake, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
I have done the frosting with whipped cream and decorated with walnuts.
By Dr Vidya Rao
Simple home cooking 