Easiest Apple Cake Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds offer a healthier fat profile while pecans are often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content; oat flour can be more affordable.

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a parchment paper on the bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan and grease the parchment.

In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Cut the apples into small chunks/cubes and set aside.

In a large bowl, place sugar and whisk until light and fluffy.

Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

Sift in the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.

Place chopped apples into prepared pan and pour the batter over the apples. Shake the pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar.

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