Delight your taste buds with the warm, cozy flavors of Dannon Low Fat Apple Spice Cake—a healthier take on classic autumn desserts. This moist and tender cake combines the sweetness of unsweetened applesauce and finely chopped Granny Smith apples with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for a truly irresistible treat. Made with Dannon low-fat plain yogurt, this recipe is a lighter option without sacrificing rich flavor or texture. Perfectly balanced with optional mix-ins like raisins and walnuts, it’s an ideal bake for family gatherings or a guilt-free snack with your morning coffee. Ready in just over an hour and yielding 12 delicious slices, this low-fat apple spice cake is proof that indulgence and nutrition can go hand in hand.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, Dannon low-fat plain yogurt, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped Granny Smith apple, raisins (if using), and walnuts (if using). Ensure even distribution across the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Slice into 12 equal pieces and enjoy your moist, flavorful Dannon Low Fat Apple Spice Cake!
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.8 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3186 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 483.8 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.