Apple Spice Cake (WFPB) (Uses two 8" round pans)

Directions

• Combine the flour, oats, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set aside. In your stand mixer, blend the olive oil with the jice concentrate, followed by the applesauce, vinegar, and vanilla. Mix well. It might look a bit lumpy and unappealing, but have no fear!
• With your mixer on low speed, to avoid sending flour flying onto the walls, slowly add in the dry ingredients. Be careful not to over-mix. Peel, core, and dice two of the apples. Fold the apple bits, along with the raisins and nuts, into the mixture. Once the goodies are well distributed, spread the batter into your greased pans. This is a very thick batter. so you may have to press it into shape with a spatula to evenly fill each pan.
• Core the last remaining apple and slice it very, very thinly for the topping. Use a mandoline if you have it for greater accuracy and consistency. Arrange the slices around the edge, slightly overlapping, on top of only one cake layer. Depending on the size of the apple, you may have some leftover, have yourself a little snack!
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean.
• Let the layers cool to room temperature inside the pans. Turn the first layer out onto the plate you want to serve it on before slathering it with Apple Butter. Smooth the spread out almost to the edge but not quite, as the weight of the top layer will press it out further. Place the second layer on top and have a taste of sweetness without the sugar rush!