Rustic Apple Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup oat flour (or use all purpose), 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbl cinnamon.

In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup canola oil, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup apple sauce.

Fold in half of the dry mix into the wet ingredients.

Fold in the remaining dry mix.

Add chopped apples to the mixture.

Add 1 cup raisins if desired.

Oil a 9x13" pan and spread the mixture out evenly in the pan.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Let cool for 45-60 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens