Try it for Thanksgiving instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie. The butter and cocoa give this wholesome cake a fudgey quality, while the oatmeal adds fiber and density. Plain yogurt can be substituted for sour cream. It's delicious with coffee as well as ice cream. This is an easy to make spice cake filled with the exciting flavors of dried apple, pecans, coconut and currants.
Apple butter serves as the icing.
The fruit layer of this dessert may be made a day or two ahead. Ibby Using fresh, ground, and candied ginger gives this gingerbread an extra rich flavor. A moist oil-based apple cake, redolent with cinnamon and nutmeg. Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with nuts. Especially delicious when served with whipped cream.