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Healthy Apple Cake with Oats and Walnuts Recipe

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A wholesome and delicious Apple Cake made with healthy ingredients like rolled oats, coconut oil, honey, and fresh apples. This recipe yields a moist, flavorful cake perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, with a natural sweetness and warm cinnamon aroma. Ideal for those seeking a nutritious treat without refined sugars or flours.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

Fruits and Nuts

  • 14oz / 400g red apples such as Fuji or Gala (approx 2 medium apples), peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • Small handful of rolled oats (for garnish)

Optional

  • Dusting of icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Apples: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Peel the apples and dice them into small cubes until you have about 2 cups of chopped apples.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the two eggs until smooth. Add melted coconut oil, honey, soy milk, and vanilla extract, then whisk again to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Create Oat Flour: Place rolled oats into a blender and blend until a fine oat flour forms. Shake the blender halfway through blending to ensure even processing. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Lightly whisk until fully combined, ensuring no flour remains at the bottom of the bowl.
  5. Add Baking Powder and Apples: Stir baking powder into the batter, then gently fold in the chopped apples using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Prepare Cake Tin and Garnish: Line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake tin with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the tin and level the top. Sprinkle a small handful of rolled oats and chopped walnuts over the batter as garnish. Lightly tap the tin on the counter to settle the mixture.
  7. Bake the Cake: Bake for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs, not wet batter.
  8. Cool the Cake: Let the cake rest in the tin for 15 minutes after baking, then transfer it to a wire cooling rack for at least 20 minutes to allow the center to set completely.
  9. Serve: Optionally dust with icing sugar before slicing. Enjoy the apple cake fresh, paired perfectly with coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • This cake uses oat flour made from rolled oats for a gluten-free option if certified gluten-free oats are used.
  • You can substitute other plant-based milks if soy milk is unavailable.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven’s heat distribution.
  • For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of applesauce or yogurt to the batter.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/healthy-apple-cake-with-oats-and-walnuts-recipe/