Apple Spice Angel Food Cake

I love Angel food cake, I would probably eat Angel food cake every day if I could, however, that would require more time at the gym and I'm just not willing to put in more than two hours or so.  So being that it's fall and it's the season for apples, warmth, and all things good, I figured that this Apple - Spice Angel food Cake would be amazing!  I actually made it today and I couldn't resist trying a piece, even though I planned to take it home to my brother (who is coming home to visit this weekend).  It turned out beautiful and tastes even better.  Since Angel food is low in fat and this recipe also contains unsweetened apple sauce, I felt like I was doing something good, even though it tasted sinful.    So with very few changes, here is my recipe. 

Ingredients

1 package  angel food cake mix

1 cup water

2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 teaspoon apple pie spice (I didn't have apple pie spice, so I used 1 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg)

brown sugar, more pecans and cinnamon

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine cake mix and water. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in the applesauce, pecans and pie spice.
• Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
• On the top of the cake, sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. 
• Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry.
• Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Garnish with whipped topping and/or apple slices if desired. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 136 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.