Whole Wheat Apple Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this wholesome and flavorful Whole Wheat Apple Cake, a healthier twist on a beloved classic. Made with nutrient-packed whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with applesauce and grated apples, this moist and tender cake bursts with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly balanced with the optional crunch of chopped walnuts, it's a guilt-free treat that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or as an after-dinner indulgence. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this fall-inspired bake is both comforting and nutritious, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious bakers and apple lovers alike. Whether served plain or dusted with powdered sugar, this cake is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Grated apples
- 1 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Toss the grated apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning, then fold them into the batter along with the optional chopped walnuts for added crunch.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve the cake as-is or dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2310 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.4 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.9 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2143 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.
