Healthy Applesauce Cake
This healthy applesauce cake is soft, moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Made with wholesome oat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and juicy raisins, it’s the perfect cozy cake for breakfast, snacking, or a lighter dessert.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Soft and moist with warm cinnamon flavor in every bite
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, applesauce, and raisins
- Easy one-bowl recipe made with wholesome pantry staples
If you are looking for more healthy cake recipes, try my Orange Date Cake, Chocolate Chip Cake Bars, and Healthy Lemon Loaf.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Oat flour – Creates a soft and tender crumb.
- Baking powder – Helps the cake rise.
- Ground cinnamon – Adds a warm, cozy flavor.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness.
- Unsweetened applesauce – Keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
- Eggs – Add richness and structure.
- Maple syrup – Naturally sweetens the cake.
- Avocado oil – Adds moisture while keeping the cake light.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances the flavor.
- Raisins – Add natural sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Chopped nuts – Optional topping for extra crunch.
How to make healthy applesauce cake
(The full written and printable recipe is further below.)
Step #1) In a large mixing bowl, toss together the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step #2) Add the applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla. Whisk until just combined.
Step #3) Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts if using. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 350F
Step #4) Pour the batter into a parchment paper-lined 9×9″ baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
Storing & freezing instructions:
Storing – Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing – Wrap individual slices or the whole cake tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, this recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Yes, honey can be substituted in an equal amount.
Absolutely. Bake in a lined muffin tin at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
No, it’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup and raisins for a wholesome flavor.
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Healthy Applesauce Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup chopped nuts, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9×9" baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.1 ½ cups oat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt
- Add the applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla. Whisk until just combined.1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 large eggs, ½ cup maple syrup, 2 Tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts if using. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 350F½ cup raisins, ¼ cup chopped nuts
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Detoxinista
