Best 6 Healthier Fresh Apple Cake Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and nutritious dessert that embraces the sweet freshness of apples? Look no further! This article presents a journey into the world of healthier apple cakes, where you'll discover recipes that prioritize wholesome ingredients, reduced sugar, and a burst of apple flavor. Embark on a culinary adventure that transforms the classic apple cake into a delightful treat that nourishes your body and satisfies your sweet cravings.

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

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and finely diced sweet apples
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of the flour to make a paste. In a 10-inch Bundt pan, paint on the flour and butter paste with a pastry brush until the pan is well coated.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Add the orange juice and vanilla extract and mix well. In another bowl, sift together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 cups flour. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and continue to beat well. Stir in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a cake plate.
  • For the glaze: Combine the sugar, butter, buttermilk and baking soda in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture until it thickens slightly and begins to turn a light brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using a toothpick, punch 15 to 20 holes in the top of the cake and pour the glaze over the cake. Let the cake set and cool before serving. Store the cake in an airtight cake carrier in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

FRESH APPLE CAKE II



Fresh Apple Cake II image

A moist and nutty cake that keeps and freezes well. Frost with your choice of frostings. Some suggestions are: Cream Cheese Frosting, Whipped Cream or White Buttercream.

Provided by CLAREKOE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chopped apples
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and apples, set aside. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oil, eggs and vanilla. Add the apples and sugar, mix well. Stir in the dry ingredients, then the nuts. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cake springs back to the touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

GRANDMA'S FRESH APPLE CAKE



Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake image

A wonderful loaf cake that is chock full of apples. It also contains raisins and nuts.

Provided by Steve Dale

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and chopped apple
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, egg, and oil together in another bowl. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined; fold in apple, walnuts, and raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

SKINNY FRESH APPLE CAKE



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31% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe. Leaving on the apple peel doubles the fiber!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely chopped unpeeled apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat sugars, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 20 to 30 seconds or until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except apples and walnuts; beat on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

HEALTHIER FRESH APPLE CAKE



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a few changes to lower the fat and calories, while still keeping the flavor. Leaving on the apple peel doubles the fiber. One serving is approximately 225-250 calories. Cooking time includes cooling time,.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Pie

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 apple cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 medium eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely chopped unpeeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray bottom only of 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugars, buttetrmilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs with mixer on low speed for 25 seconds or until blended.
  • Add rewmaining ingredients except apples, and walnuts, and beat on low speed about 1 minute or until blended.
  • Stir in apples and walnuts, and spread batter into pan.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on cooling rack for 1 hour.

EASY APPLE CAKE



Easy Apple Cake image

After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and core the apples: Use a sharp knife to peel and core the apples. This will help the apples cook evenly.
  • Slice the apples thinly: Slice the apples thinly so that they will cook quickly and evenly.
  • Toss the apples with sugar and spices: This will help the apples caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Use a well-greased baking pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cake at a high temperature: This will help the cake rise and develop a golden brown crust.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This healthier fresh apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet and tangy apple filling. It is also a healthier alternative to traditional apple cake, as it is made with whole wheat flour, honey, and less sugar. Whether you are looking for a healthy dessert or a classic apple cake recipe, this healthier fresh apple cake is sure to please everyone.

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