"Buckles are a traditional fruit-studded dessert that’s like a soft, moist cake. We use a combination of cherries and raspberries here, but try any fruit combination that sounds good to you. Just don’t exceed the total of 3 cups fruit—too much fruit will make the cake too wet...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour (see Notes)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup low-fat milk
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup light olive oil or canola oil
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups raspberries or blueberries, fresh or frozen
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1 1/2 cups halved pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen, or chopped ripe apricots (1/2-inch pieces)
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2 tablespoons sliced almonds
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2 teaspoons raw cane sugar, such as Demerara or turbinado (optional; see Notes)