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Ingredients for healthy apple cake
How to make
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Juicy, naturally sweet and full of fiber
Are you looking for a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this amazing apple cake recipe! Not only is it low in calories, but it’s also incredibly tasty and easy to make.
Juicy and Sweet Layers
Healthy apple cake is extremely low in calories. Additionally, it is so delicious, rich and juicy. The thin and sweet apple slices are layered in soft cake batter, which makes this cake very juicy and sweet. Moreover, the cake consists of a lot of apples, which makes it very low in calories and naturally sweet. A little bit of maple syrup is added to underline the sweetness, and your perfect afternoon snack is ready! Finally, the last touch that makes it incredibly tasty and sweet is the crust. It is firm and sugary and comes on top of juicy and sweet apple layers, creating a perfect combination.
Low-Calorie Crust
The crust consists of a little bit of sugar, which is enough to form a sugary crust and is totally fine to consume if you want to lose weight or reduce your sugar intake. However, if you want to go low sugar in your diet, it is recommended to do it step by step, include delicious snacks and take your time.
Easy to Make
This healthy apple cake is one of my favorites, not only because of its structure that consists almost of no other ingredients but apples, but also because you do not need any fancy ingredients to bake it. In fact, I bet you have everything in the fridge to make it, and can start with it right now.
More healthy apple recipes
If you enjoyed this cake, you can also try my crispy and soft apple crumble recipe, which is also low in calories and does not contain refined sugar.
How to prepare healthy apple cake
Ingredients
- 1200 g apples
- 180 g whole wheat flour
- 60 g maple syrup
- 120 g oat milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs
Apple cake crust
- 20 g butter
- 20 g sugar
Instructions
- Turn on the oven to reach 180C (or 355F) before you put a healthy apple cake inside.*
- Combine dry ingredients first. Add 180 g whole wheat flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 rounded tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and mix together.
- In a separate bowl add 4 eggs, 60 g maple syrup and whisk with a hand mixer until you reach a light, fluffy mixture. Add 120 g of oat milk and whisk again. Combine dry and liquid mixture.
- Add 1200 g of peeled and thinly sliced apples* and pour everything into baking form.
- To create a sugary crust cut 20 g of butter into thin pieces and spread it all over the cake. On top of it spread 20 g of sugar with a tablespoon, so almost all the cake is covered with a thin, sugary layer.* This will give a cake a top sugary crust with soft layers of apple under it. You can skip this step if you want your cake to have less calories and no refined sugar, but I would definitely recommend it, since it makes apple cake have a very special contrast taste.
- Bake for 60 minutes at 180C or 355 F.
- This healthy apple cake with all the ingredients above makes 10 pieces. It is low calorie (194 calories per piece), low fat (4g) and is simple and very fast to make.
Nutrition
Tips & hacks for the recipe
*To ensure your cake has the perfect structure, it’s important to turn on the oven beforehand. This allows it to reach a temperature of 180C (or 355F) by the time you put the cake inside. Consequently, you should ensure that the oven is fully heated to this temperature before placing the cake inside.
*If you want to achieve a tender, layered structure in your cake, it’s important to peel and slice the apples into thin pieces. This step is crucial in ensuring that the apples are evenly distributed throughout the batter. As a result, the cake will have a more delicate texture and a more pronounced apple flavor.
*If you’re aiming for a firm crust on your healthy apple cake, it’s best to avoid substituting sugar with maple syrup or other liquid sweeteners. These alternatives may alter the texture of the cake, resulting in a less desirable outcome. Moreover, from my personal experience, I have found that using white sugar yields a better result than using brown sugar as a substitute.
Top health benefits of apples & apple cake
The most important benefits are:
Improve digestion
Reduce hunger
Speed up weight loss naturally
Improve your skin
Strengthen immune system
Protect from heart disease
Maintain bone health
Apples offer numerous health benefits, thanks to their nutrient-rich composition. For instance, they contain pectin, a type of fiber that plays a crucial role in promoting good bacteria in the gut. This, in turn, enhances digestion, gut health, and reduces hunger. Additionally, fiber helps to lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease. Apples are also a great source of vitamin C, which has been shown to protect cells, maintain healthy skin and blood vessels, and produce collagen – a key factor in maintaining bone health. Furthermore, vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system. Finally, apples are an excellent source of antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals and reduce inflammation, lowering the risk of heart disease.
Apples are low in calories and contain a lot of fiber and water. As a result, this combination is amazing for weight loss. When you consume less calories, the combination of fiber and water makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time, preventing you from overeating. Additionally, the fiber in apples helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels, which further prevents you from storing body fat.
Apple cake can be both healthy or unhealthy, depending on the way you prepare it. However, some tips to make your apple cake healthier include using whole wheat flour, reducing sugar and using as many apples as possible. By following these tips, you can create a healthier version of an apple cake. For instance, this recipe uses whole wheat flour and is low in sugar, while containing a lot of apples. This brings a lot of vitamins, fiber, and iron to the table.
Moreover, this cake is rich in vitamin C, which is amazing for your skin, bone health and immune system. Furthermore, it is also full of fiber, which improves digestion, gut health, reduces hunger, and helps with weight loss. So, by using the right ingredients and following a healthy recipe, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious apple cake.
A store-bought apple cake typically contains around 300 calories per piece. However, if you’re looking for a healthier alternative, try making your own apple cake using a healthy recipe. By doing so, you can reduce the amount of sugar and butter used, and incorporate a lot of apples and whole wheat flour. This will result in a cake that is lower in calories, with each piece containing fewer than 200 calories.
In addition to being lower in calories, a homemade healthy apple cake is also low in fat and full of nutrients that are amazing for your body. By using whole wheat flour and apples in the recipe, you can increase the fiber, vitamin, and mineral content of the cake. So, if you’re looking for a healthier treat that still satisfies your sweet tooth, try making a homemade apple cake using a healthy recipe.
