Best 7 Walnut Apple Snack Cake Recipes

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When it comes to comforting and classic snacks, few treats can top the delightful combination of walnuts and apples. These two ingredients have a natural affinity for each other, their flavors complementing each other in a sweet and nutty symphony. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a satisfying dessert, or a special treat to share with friends and family, walnut apple snack cakes are the answer. With their moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy filling, and crunchy walnut topping, these cakes are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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

APPLE WALNUT CAKE



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This slightly spicy cake is better if you use butter and it's delicious warmed up the next morning.

Provided by JEWELJAY

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
½ pound butter
3 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups sliced Macintosh apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Stir in vanilla, walnuts and apples. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Set aside to cool. Slide knife along outer edges to release bottom of tube pan. Slide knife along bottom of tube pan and inner tube to release cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 564.9 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

APPLE WALNUT SNACK CAKE



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Our state has many outstanding apple orchards. I've tried many apple recipes and this is one of my favorites. It's great for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WALNUT-APPLE SNACK CAKE



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Hungry for harvesttime? This tasty cake puts the season's best in the spotlight. Featuring apples, walnuts, spices and toffee bits for sweetness, it will satisfy you to the core. -Barbara Zaverson, Hudson, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the apples, toffee bits and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH APPLE WALNUT CAKE



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Moist cake with wonderful flavor that improves the next day. Needs no frosting.

Provided by LEEMERC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 eggs
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. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the apples and the white sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the apple mixture, then the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

A HEALTHIER APPLE NUT SNACK CAKE



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A happy team of apples and nuts in a snack cake that needs no shortening. Because DH likes thing super sweet this cake is overly sweet. Please see Annacia's review as you may wish to cut the sugar in order to make it more to your taste.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 8'' cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2-1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F and grease 8-inch square pan.
  • In large mixing bow, beat egg beaters and vanilla until frothy; gradually add Splenda brown sugar, continuing to beat after each addition.
  • Add cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add flour continuing to beat after each addition.
  • Stir in apples and nuts.
  • Pour into greased pan.
  • Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or cool. Can be topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1643.7, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 1554.2, Carbohydrate 313.3, Fiber 23.7, Sugar 128, Protein 21.9

EASY APPLE SNACK CAKE



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This moist, apple-y cake is delicious as an afternoon snack or for breakfast, toasted and slathered with cream cheese. Dried cranberries can be substituted for the raisins. Posted in a newsletter from America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup packed light brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced medium (2 cups)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square cake pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, scraping down the bowl and beaters as needed.
  • Beat in the applesauce and lemon zest.
  • Whisk the flour mixture into the egg mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Stir in the apples and raisins (if using).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few crumbs attached, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours, before serving.

APPLE-WALNUT CAKE



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Provided by Sandra Rudloff

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced peeled tart green apples (such as Granny Smith; about 1 1/2 large)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Mix diced apples, sugar, butter and egg in large bowl to blend. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt over. Add chopped walnuts; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
  • Bake until cake is brown and crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
  • Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will make it even more delicious!

Conclusion:

This walnut apple snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The walnuts and apples add a nice crunch and texture to the cake, and the cinnamon and nutmeg give it a warm and inviting flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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