Healthy Apple Cake with Cinnamon and Walnuts Recipe
This moist and flavorful Apple Cake combines the natural sweetness of red apples with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and honey, this cake is a healthier alternative to traditional versions. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, it can be enjoyed by the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 14oz / 400g red apples such as Fuji or Gala – approx 2 medium apples
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup milk – soy milk used
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats or oat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- ¼ cup walnuts – finely chopped
- Small handful of rolled oats
- Dusting of icing sugar – optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and finely chop or grate the red apples for better texture distribution in the cake batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs together with melted coconut oil, honey, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats (or oat flour), cinnamon powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts and a small handful of rolled oats evenly over the top. Optionally, dust with icing sugar after baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with oat flour for a finer texture.
- Use different types of apples like Granny Smith for a tarter flavor.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar for different sweetness profiles.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and moist.
