English Cider Cake(Makes 8 Servings.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. cake flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
2/3 c. unfermented apple cider (no sugar added)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 small apple (about 1/4 lb.), cored, pared and grated
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. reduced calorie margarine (tub)
1 tsp. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Into medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and seasonings; set aside.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In small mixing bowl, using mixer at medium speed, cream margarine with granulated sugar; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add egg mixture alternately with cider to flour mixture, stirring until batter is smooth.
Fold in fruits.
Line bottom of 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with paper.
Pour batter into pan; bake for 40 to 50 minutes (until cake tester inserted in center comes out dry).
Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
Let cool 10 minutes longer.
Using a sieve or tea strainer, sift confectioners sugar over loaf.
To serve, cut into 8 equal slices.