This is one of those foolproof recipes that I rely on quite often when I want an easy and tasty homemade dessert for guests.

Makes one 9- by 13-inch cake, 12 or more servings

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/3 cup natural granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy yogurt
• 3/4 cup undiluted organic apple juice concentrate
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 l/2 cups peeled apple, any baking variety, cut into l/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the first 6 (dry) ingredients in a mixing bowl.

In another bowl, combine the yogurt, juice concentrate, oil, and vanilla and stir vigorously to combine. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir together until thoroughly combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts.

Pour into a lightly oiled 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and a knife inserted into the center tests clean.

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