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Apple Date Oat Sponge Cake

Indulgent Apple Date Oat Sponge Cake to Sweeten Your Day

This Apple Date Oat Sponge Cake is an easy, wholesome dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Oats can be substituted with oat flour for a smoother finish
  • 1 cup Chopped Dates feel free to swap with other dried fruits
  • 1 cup Diced Apples pears or berries also work beautifully
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour use a gluten-free blend for dietary needs
  • 0.75 cup Sugar consider natural sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup Butter (softened) replace with coconut oil for a vegan version
  • 2 large Eggs swap with flax eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste or use nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup Milk almond or oat milk can be used for a vegan version
For the Toffee Sauce (optional)
  • 0.5 cup Butter can substitute with coconut oil for vegan toffee
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar white sugar can also be used
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream makes a great dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until creamy and slightly increased in volume, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with ½ cup milk.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped dates and 1 cup diced apples.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cake cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Drizzle warm toffee sauce over the cake before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using organic and fresh ingredients can elevate the flavors of your cake!

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