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Easy Apple Oatmeal Cake Recipe

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This Easy Apple Oatmeal Cake is a delightful and moist dessert featuring the wholesome flavors of shredded and cubed Granny Smith apples combined with oats and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this cake balances sweet and tart elements with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping for added texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups rolled oats (or large flake oats)
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (+ 1/4 tsp for dusting apples)
  • Dash of allspice (optional)
  • Dash of cloves (optional)
  • Dash of nutmeg (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cups light brown sugar (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)

Apples

  • 1 medium-sized Granny Smith apple (shredded)
  • 1 medium-sized Granny Smith apple (cut in cubes)
  • 3 tsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃). Line your baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal of the cake once baked.
  2. Prepare Apples: Peel both Granny Smith apples. Cut one apple into small cubes and shred the other. This combination gives your cake a wonderful texture. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp cinnamon over the apples and toss to evenly coat, then set aside.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and optional spices (allspice, cloves, nutmeg) until well blended. Set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, unsweetened applesauce, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate all ingredients.
  5. Add Dry to Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until a batter just forms. Be careful to avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender cake texture.
  6. Incorporate Apples: Gently mix the prepared shredded and cubed apples into the batter until just combined. This step is crucial to avoid overworking the batter.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. In a small cup, blend together the white sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
  9. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Using a combination of shredded and cubed apples adds great texture and flavor contrast.
  • Make sure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and cake texture.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
  • The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a delicious crunchy texture on top but can be omitted for a less sweet crust.
  • This cake keeps well in an airtight container for 2-3 days or can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • To freeze, wrap the cooled cake tightly and store for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.

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