Buttery Cinnamon Cake W Apple Compote

This recipe is from lcbo's food & drink fall 2010 magazine. I had the cake at a dinner party last night and it was just delectable! Perfect for fall. Use tart apples like northern spy, empire or spartans. The cake is best when served while still warm.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f grease the sides of 9 inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper.

Combine flour , cinnamon , baking powder , baking soda and salt in bowl.

In a separate bowl , using electric mixer , beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

Beat in egg and vanilla until blended.

Stir in flour mixture alternatively with yoghurt.

Spread into prepared ban , smooth top.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.

For the glaze combine sugar , cinnamon and water in a small bowl , stirring to dissolve sugar.

Remove ring from cake and brush top and sides with glaze.

While cake is baking prepare the apple compote.

Combine apples , sugar , cinnamon , cardamom and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat , stirring occasionally.

Cover , reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until apples are tender but still keep their shape.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Serve warm with slices of.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, plain 1% yogurt, cinnamon, water, apples, ground cardamom, lemon