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Guilt-Free Oatmeal Apple Cake That Tastes Like Home

This Guilt-Free Oatmeal Apple Cake combines wholesome ingredients for a dessert that feels indulgent yet nourishing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats opt for gluten-free oats if desired
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder make sure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda can be skipped if necessary
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon feel free to experiment with nutmeg or cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg use sparingly
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt avoid table salt to prevent grittiness
For Sweetness and Moisture
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce swap with mashed bananas for a twist
  • ⅓ cup Pure Maple Syrup or Honey agave syrup can be a substitute
  • 2 large Eggs for vegan alternative, use a flax egg
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy options work wonderfully
  • ¼ cup Light Olive Oil or Avocado Oil melted coconut oil is a great alternative
Mix-In Options
  • 2 cups Diced Apples add nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts optional; walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup (or honey), large eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and light olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in diced apples and any additional mix-ins. Ensure they are well distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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