Best 9 Apple Bran Cake Recipes

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Apple bran cake is a classic breakfast treat that is simple to make and packed with flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat for a weekend brunch, this cake is sure to satisfy. With its moist crumb and sweet apple flavor, it's a perfect way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon snack. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to create a delicious apple bran cake that will brighten your day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BREAKFAST APPLE BRAN LOAF



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Categories     Bread     Cake     Apple     Sponsor

Yield Makes one 9x5 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs
1 scant cup buttermilk
1 large apple, grated (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup plain, unsweetened bran cereal
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran or coarsely pulsed oats, plus more for topping
1/2 cup natural cane sugar
1/3 cup muscavado sugar (or brown sugar), plus more for topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
Salted butter, room temperature, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and buttermilk and whisk well to combine. Add the grated apple, melted butter and vanilla and stir to mix. Add the bran cereal and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb liquid.
  • While you're waiting, in another bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine the all purpose flour, oat bran, cane sugar, muscavado, pecans, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to mix. Add the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir just to combine, do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, it should come up no more than 3/4 way up the pan. Sprinkle the top of the loaf with a handful of oat bran and brown or turbinado sugar. Bake on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
  • Slice with a serrated knife and serve with butter on the side.
  • Loaf can be kept covered at room temperature for 3 days or for 5 days in the fridge.

GRAN'S APPLE CAKE



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My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. -Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be soft). Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: This recipe dates back to when our two girls - now 15 and 12 - were in preschool and it was my turn to bring a snack for the class. My husband especially asks for the muffins in winter. Crafts and reading are my hobbies. -Nancy Brown, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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Three layers of delicately spiced apple cake are filled and frosted with tangy cream-cheese frosting here, yielding a towering dessert worthy of any celebration.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, two coarsely grated and two sliced
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 pounds (three 8-ounce bars) cream cheese, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 pinches kosher salt
Apple chips, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans; line with parchment. Butter and flour parchment, tapping out any excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined; fold in grated and diced apples. Add flour mixture; mix just until combined. Divide batter among prepared pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans 20 minutes, then invert onto wire racks; remove parchment. Invert cakes again; let cool completely on racks.
  • Frosting: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat 5 minutes.
  • Place a cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about 1 cup frosting evenly over it; top with a second cake layer. Repeat with another 1 cup frosting and third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 days. Return to room temperature before serving. Garnish with apple chips, if desired; use a serrated knife to slice cake.

ALL BRAN APPLE CAKE



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This is the perfect recipe when you're craving dessert, but know you should really eat something healthy. With this one, you can bake your cake and eat it too! High in fiber and full of vitamins, it's hard to believe it tastes so good! I got this from the Kellogg's All Bran website.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 pieces, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
1 cup Kellogg's all-bran cereal

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In medium mixing bowl, beat together the 1/2 cup margarine and the 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs. Beat well.
  • Stir in apples,All-Bran Buds cereal and flour mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread evenly in greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° F about 1 hour or until cake begins to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely.
  • Frost or dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 630, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 32.9, Protein 5.5

APPLE BRAN CAKE



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A lightly sweetened whole grain cake that would be nice for breakfast. It's a healthier alternative to sugar-laden coffee cake!

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups oat bran
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup dried currant
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons molasses
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large apple, peeled and diced into quarter inch pieces

Steps:

  • Stir together all dry ingredients except currants; add currants, tossing to coat.
  • Whisk together wet ingredients; add diced apple.
  • Stir wet into dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until tests done (check halfway through baking time and cover with foil if cake is browning too quickly).
  • Let cool in pan for 25 minutes, then run a knife around the pan's edges and invert cake onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 311.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 6.2

APPLE BRAN CAKE



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Provided by rainadawn

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups oat bran
3/4 cups flour
1 1/4 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup dried currant
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp molasses
3 egg whites
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 medium apple peeled, diced, 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • 1 Stir together all dry ingredients except currants; add currants, tossing to coat. 2 Whisk together wet ingredients; add diced apple. 3 Stir wet into dry ingredients until just combined. 4 Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until tests done (check halfway through baking time and cover with foil if cake is browning too quickly). 5 Let cool in pan for 25 minutes, then run a knife around the pan's edges and invert cake onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6.62232129632355 g, Carbohydrate 47.4080874091787 g, Cholesterol 0.544444444444445 mg, Fiber 8.21689058415796 g, Protein 16.6396998149025 g, SaturatedFat 0.905413611118694 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (171g), Sodium 273.265259259479 mg, Sugar 39.1911968250207 g, TransFat 0.572413648160919 g

FABULOUS OATMEAL-BRAN CAKE



Fabulous Oatmeal-Bran Cake image

Incredibly moist cake is also great for muffins. Very light-it will disappear very quickly.

Provided by Carol Farrington

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups boiling water
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup whole bran cereal
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oats and bran cereal, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients, and add oat mixture to them. Pour into two 8 or 9 inch pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. To make muffins bake about 15 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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A quick and easy cake--we eat it for breakfast at our house.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chilled applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples for the best flavor and texture. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any bran cereal, you can substitute old-fashioned oats or whole wheat flour.
  • To make the cake even more moist, add a cup of chopped walnuts or raisins.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple bran cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy treat, give apple bran cake a try.

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