Apple Cinnamon Oat Cake
Apple season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with this apple cinnamon oat cake! This recipe is chock full of fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This apple oat cake is similar to baked oats but fluffier, with a cake-like texture that makes mornings feel like a treat. One bowl, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for breakfast!
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Oat Cake
This oatmeal cake is a great way to start the day. This recipe is flavored with lots of Fall spices and in-season apples. Here are a few more reasons we love this recipe and you will too!
- Cozy Fall Flavor: This cinnamon apple cake is flavored with applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. I love enjoying a slice of it with a cup of tea or a cozy coffee as the weather starts to get a bit chillier.
- Healthy and Hearty: Made with healthy oats (which we grind into oat flour), this cake is a great way to start the day. You can make it into a healthier dessert with a drizzle of cinnamon icing.
- Simple & Great for Meal Prep: With only 1 bowl, and 10 minutes of prep time, this cake is easy to prepare on the weekend, so you have a filling breakfast all week long.
- Perfect for Every Moment: Whether as a snack cake, a dessert after dinner with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a slice to accompany your coffee, it fits every occasion.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned Oats: The foundation of the cake, giving it a wholesome texture and hearty bite.
- Warm Spices: A comforting blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom pair so well with the apples and pecans.
- Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar: This cake uses natural sweeteners to keep it refined sugar-free.
- Unsweetened Applesauce: This replaces eggs in the cake (to keep it vegan), provides moisture, and reinforces the apple flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash for aromatic depth and flavor.
- Almond Milk: Or your milk of choice, to bring the wet ingredients together.
- Melted Coconut Oil: Adds a touch of richness and ensures the cake has the perfect moist crumb.
- Apples: Whether you lean towards a pink lady or a tart granny smith, you can’t have apple cake without fresh apples!
- Pecans or Walnuts (Optional): For those who love a bit of crunch in their slice.
FAQ
Can I use instant oats or quick oats in this oatmeal cake recipe?For best results, stick to old-fashioned oats. They provide the perfect texture.
How do I make sure this oatmeal cake stays moist?The addition of apples and applesauce helps the cake retain moisture. Plus, avoid over-baking. A few moist crumbs on the tester are perfect.
Can I turn this into a sheet cake or coffee cake?Absolutely! Adjust the baking time accordingly and monitor the cake for doneness.
Apple Cinnamon Oat Cake
Recipe details
- 1 8x8" cake
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Total time: 40 min
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