Apple Cinnamon Crumble Parfait

Directions

Spiced Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease (2) 8x8 cake pans. Set aside.
   
2. In a medium bowl, combine Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Add vanilla extract.
4. Slowly add dry mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix after each addition.
5. Pour batter into greased cake pans. Spread batter evenly.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 - 35 minutes (cakes will spring back to the touch when done).
7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before inverting pan to remove cake. Let cool completely.
   Yields (2) 8” cakes 

Apple Pie Filling

1. In a medium bowl, toss diced apples in lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Coat diced apples with cinnamon sugar.
3. Add water and apple mixture to a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft and water has evaporated stirring occasionally (approx. 7 - 10 minute).
4. Let filling cool before using. 

Graham Crumble

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
2. In a bowl combine Kinnikinnick Graham Crumbs and brown sugar.
3. Using a pastry cutter or butter knife, cut in hard butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Place mixture on a baking tray, spread out.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let mixture cool completely.  Set aside. 
   

Assembly for Parfaits

1. Cut cakes into 2 layers each (total of 4 layers).
2. Using one layer, cut into 1 inch cubes (remaining 3 layers of cake can be wrapped to use at a later date or decorate as a cake).
3. Place a layer of cubed Spiced Cake into the bottom of parfait glasses.
4. Add a layer of Apple Pie Filling (approx. 2 tablespoons).
5. Sprinkle Graham Crumble (approx. 1 tablespoon) on top of Apple Pie Filling.
6. Pipe a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with a second layer, finishing with whipped cream on the top.
7. Decorate top with a sprinkle of Graham Crumble and a mint leaf. 
   Yields 8 parfaits
   

Assembly for Cake

1. Cut cakes into 2 layers each (total of 4 layers). Note: If you used one layer of cake for parfaits, build a 3 layer cake instead.
2. Place bottom layer of cake on cake board to decorate.
3. Spread ⅓ of the Apple Pie Filling on cake layer evenly. Top with a slice of cake. Repeat, finishing with a slice of cake on top.
4. Cover top and sides of cake with whipped cream.
5. Sprinkle top and sides of decorated cake with Graham Crumble. 
   Yields (1) 8” Cake