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Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake

September 25, 2015 by Danae 11 Comments

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This healthier, whole grain snack cake is packed full of cinnamon and apple flavors! Add it to your fall baking list and cut yourself an extra large piece!

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake | Perfectly moist and full of apples, this is sure to be your favorite fall snack cake!Since it’s now officially fall and because it’s also Friday (can I get a hallelujah!) I thought it was only right that I give you the recipe for this Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake!

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake | Perfectly moist and full of apples, this is sure to be your favorite fall snack cake!I’ve finally gotten over the fact that peach season is over and am actually really excited about all the different varieties of apples I’ve been seeing in the stores. Do you have a favorite variety of apple? Mine is a toss up between Pink Ladies and Honeycrisp. I love that tart flavor and extra crisp bite they have! One thing I think we can all agree on is that nothing is worse than biting into a soft mushy apple. I spend an awful lot of time at the store selecting my apples and making sure they feel rock hard and aren’t the least bit soft.

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake | Perfectly moist and full of apples, this is sure to be your favorite fall snack cake!Now that we’ve established that I’m the weird lady at the store feeling all the apples and spending far too much time deciding which ones to buy, let’s move on and talk about this cinnamon apple snack cake. First of all it’s a whole grain cake and there’s only one tablespoon of butter in the entire cake, so obviously this means we can eat a really big piece or two small pieces…kidding, sort of.

Second, it’s moist. I know, I hate using that word as much as you do, but there really is no better way to describe this cake. The moisture comes from buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, and of course one of those apples that I spent far too long picking out at the store. Finally, the topping. Cinnamon sugar is generously sprinkled on top of the cake before baking it and when it comes out you’ve got a crisp, crackly, sweet crust covering the top!

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake | Perfectly moist and full of apples, this is sure to be your favorite fall snack cake!So as you can see making this cinnamon apple snack cake to welcome fall is really a no brainer. Not only is it make a great dessert (especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), but it could also pass as a breakfast or brunch treat assuming you’re one of those people who likes a sweet treat in the morning. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a piece of cake for breakfast?!

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Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake | Perfectly moist and full of apples, this is sure to be your favorite fall snack cake!

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake

Yield: 8-12 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Cinnamon Apple Snack Cake

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour, whole wheat pastry flour if possible
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking steel cut oats, regular old fashioned oats may be used as well
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 apple, shredded and patted dry with paper towels

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray, then coat the inside of the pan lightly with flour.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
  4. In a smaller bowl whisk together the wet ingredients.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and fold together until almost combined.
  6. Add in the shredded apple and continue to fold together until you no longer see streaks of flour.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared 8x8 baking pan.
  8. In a small bowl whisk together the cinnamon sugar topping then sprinkle it evenly all over the top of the cake batter.
  9. Place the cake on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire cooling rack.

Notes

I used quick cooking steel cut oats because I liked the crunchy texture it added to the cake. If you prefer a cake without the crunch use regular old fashioned oats.

The cake freezes well when wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and stored in a freezer bag. However the topping will not be crispy, it does still taste delicious though.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 325mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 8gSugar: 18gProtein: 12g
© Danae
Category: Cake + Cupcakes

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Filed Under: Cake + Cupcakes, Dessert Tagged With: Apples, Applesauce, baked, cake, Cinnamon, Dessert, Oats, Snack, Whole Wheat

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Comments

  1. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

    September 25, 2015 at 5:28 am

    I love seeing all of the different tyles of apples available during this time of the year. I could snack on this cake all day long. I love the cinnamon sugar topping!
    Reply
    • Danae

      September 28, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Ashley! I snacked on several pieces throughout the day. :-)
      Reply
  2. Catherine

    September 25, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Dear Danae, This snack cake looks wonderful. I'm craving a slice for breakfast this morning! xo, Catherine
    Reply
  3. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom

    September 25, 2015 at 5:44 am

    Such a beautiful cake to celebrate fall - yum!
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    • Danae

      September 28, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Kelly! :-)
      Reply
  4. Cakespy

    September 26, 2015 at 8:31 am

    APPLE EVERYTHING at this time of year! This looks like a cozy cake that begs to be shared with a friend and gossip.
    Reply
    • Danae

      September 28, 2015 at 10:32 am

      You are so right! Cake, coffee, and gossip make for a good time!
      Reply
  5. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    September 28, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Wow! That looks like such a great fall cake!!!
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    • Danae

      September 28, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Jocelyn!
      Reply
  6. Linnette

    September 14, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Hi Danae, I m from Singapore and chanced upon your lovely website! Could I substitute the whole wheat flour with normal plain flour as I can't take too much wheat? I'm also thinking of cutting down the amount of oats. If I use plain flour, do I need to adjust the proportions of the liquid ingredients? I m also thinking of using plain flour for the oatmeal carrot cake bread. Is this possible? Thanks much!!
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    • Danae

      September 18, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Linnette, Thanks for stopping by! If you plan to use regular all purpose flour, which is fine, I would suggest cutting back a little on the liquid. Whole wheat flour absorbs more liquid than all purpose. While I haven't tried making this with only all purpose flour, I would suggest cutting back 2-4 tablespoons of the liquid (either buttermilk or applesauce). I hope it turns out for you!
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