The Best Apple Cake for Fall | Simple Homemade Recipe with Fresh Apples

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.

Start by adding 2 cups of sugar into a mixing bowl.

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of avocado oil to the sugar.

Grate 3 Granny Smith apples using a grater.

Add 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice to the mixture.

Crack 3 eggs into the bowl and mix them in.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and mix well.

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture and combine.

If desired, add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to the batter.

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Check for doneness before removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

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