Description
Indulge in a healthy twist on a classic dessert with this Low Fat Apple Cake, combining the sweetness of apples and a hint of cinnamon for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 medium-sized apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of low-fat yogurt for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple cake, low fat, healthy dessert, baking, comfort food