Light Apple Cake
A delightful Light Apple Cake that’s brimming with nostalgia, filled with the flavors of apples and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (or a sugar substitute)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples. Peel and dice your apples and toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: mix the sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine everything: gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, then fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful treat. Experiment with different fruits or add nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cake, dessert, nostalgic, cozy baking, light dessert