Apple Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/2 c. block style cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. low-fat buttermilk
1 c. peeled, chopped, tart apples
2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
cooking spray
2 tsp. powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place the first 4 ingredients in a bowl and beat with mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes).
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through nutmeg), stirring with a whisk.
Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture; beat well after each addition.
Stir in apple and brandy, if desired.