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                          Inside this classic cake is a sweet streak of brown sugar and warm cinnamon with the nutty crunch of walnuts. Chop the walnuts to the size of small peas to ensure they are evenly distributed in the cake. Substitute pecans for walnuts, if desired. Yield:  16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients 3/4 cup   packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup   chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 3 1/4 cups   all-purpose flour (about 14 1/2 ounces) 2 teaspoons   baking soda 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1 1/2 cups   granulated sugar 10 tablespoon   butter, softened 3/4 cup   egg substitute 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups   nonfat buttermilk Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Lightly spoon flour into d...

                       Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  30 minutes Total Time:  2 hours Yield:  Makes 12 fritters (serving size: 1 fritter) Ingredients Dough: 2 teaspoons   active dry yeast 1/2 cup   1% low-fat milk, warmed 2 1/3 cups   all-purpose flour, divided, plus up to 1/4 cup more 1/4 cup   granulated sugar 2 tablespoons   honey 2 tablespoons   butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1  large egg Filling: 1 tablespoon   butter 1  medium apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup   apple juice 1/2 teaspoon   ground cinnamon Glaze: 1 cup   powdered sugar 1 tablespoon   honey 4 teaspoons   apple juice Pinch ground cinnamon Preparation 1. To make dough: Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes or until foamy. Add 1 1/3 cups flour, sugar, honey, melted butter, salt, a...