Easy 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.

Peel and core the honey crisp apple, then cut it into 10-inch slices.

Add apple slices to a pot with 1 tbsp of butter, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and juice from half a lemon.

Cook on medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring in between, then remove from heat.

In a bowl, add 7 tbsp of softened butter and beat until started.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and beat until creamy, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add 1 tsp of vanilla and 1 tsp of cinnamon, and mix until combined.

Add 1 cup of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1/4 cup of milk, then beat until mixed, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray an 8-inch pan with cooking spray and spread the butter evenly in the pan.

Layer the cooked apple slices evenly across the cake, avoiding the edges.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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