Best 12 Apple Snack Cake Recipes

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Apple snack cake is a delectable treat that combines the sweet crunch of apples with a moist and fluffy cake batter. This versatile snack can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a dessert. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this apple snack cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

The recipe begins with a basic cake batter made from flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, and oil. Once the batter is mixed, diced apples are folded in, adding a burst of flavor and texture. The batter is then poured into a greased pan and baked until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, a simple glaze is prepared using powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Once the cake has cooled, the glaze is poured over the top, adding a touch of sweetness and shine.

This apple snack cake is not only delicious but also adaptable. For a more decadent treat, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or spices to the batter. For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour and reduce the amount of sugar. No matter how you choose to make it, this apple snack cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY APPLE SNACK CAKE



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We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with a scoop of low-fat ice cream. If the batter seems really thick, don't worry: Once you stir in the apples it loosens up. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 medium Gala or Fuji apples, shredded (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, sugar and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOLDEN APPLE SNACK CAKE



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This moist, old-fashioned cake is hard to beat, especially warmed up and finished off with a dollop of whipped topping. -Eckert Orchards, Belleville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into the creamed mixture. Fold in apples and pecans., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE SPICE SNACK CAKE



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"Nothing could be simpler or more delicious than this moist apple cake," relates Reba Savoie of Roswell, New Mexico. It's easy to create the four-ingredient treat with a spice cake mix...and even easier on your pocketbook at just 18 cents per piece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE OAT SNACK CAKE



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"Apples and oats make up one of my favorite flavor combinations-and they are delicious in this snack cake," notes Julie Dometrovich from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
TOPPING:
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine boiling water and oats; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a bowl, combine the sugars and applesauce; beat well. Add the egg, vanilla and oat mixture; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in apple., Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. For the topping, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE SNACK CAKE



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This is a simple yet delicious apple cake. A short list of ingredients make it a snap to put together. Don't let the small amount of batter scare you, it does rise up and fill the pan nicely. I think it would be great with cool whip or ice cream and served warm. Enjoy!

Provided by Pardeemom

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups apples, chopped (about 1 1/2 apples)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 8" round baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Chop up your apples.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl until fluffy.
  • Combine sugar, flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk together.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients together.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 apples in bottom of pan.
  • Pour over batter. It will be thick and you'll have to work it around the pan with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle remaining apples on top and sort of press them down into batter.
  • Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden.

APPLE SNACK CAKE



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"This good-for-you dessert is packed with ingredients that remind me of fall!" writes field editor Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. Chopped apples and walnuts add fun flavor to this moist snack cake that is sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large egg whites, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar and baking powder. Add egg whites and vanilla; mix well. Fold in apples and nuts. Spread into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over top., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE MOLASSES SNACK CAKE



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Bake this delicious apple cake made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - perfect for snacks.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled baking apples (1 1/2 medium)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In small bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups of the flour, the baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, beat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. On low speed, beat in molasses. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with 1/2 cup buttermilk, beating after each addition just until smooth. Mix remaining 1/4 cup flour and the apples. Fold into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons buttermilk and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

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 COCOA SNACK CAKE



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The apple provides natural sweetening and helps make this cake moist and delicious. I'm a former home economics teacher who loves to delight family and friends with homemade goodies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peeled tart apples
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine water, oil, lemon juice and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; fold into batter. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE SPICE SNACK CAKE



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This cake is sooo simple and really very good. It's very moist...I made it two days ago and it's still very moist. It might be good with a little whipped cream or some ice cream, but it's very good all by itself! I got this recipe from Taste of Home's "44 Meals Under $10". It was submitted by Reba Savoie.

Provided by Wendy13

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

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.

ICED APPLE SNACK CAKE



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A quick-bread mix is the secret behind this speedy and versatile spice cake from Marilyn Terman in Columbus, Ohio. Moist and flecked with bits of apple, it's fabulous for dessert and great with a cup of coffee or as a breakfast coffee cake, Marilyn notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (15.4 ounces) nut quick bread mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add quick bread mix and cinnamon and mix well. Fold in apples and raisins. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe and fresh apples: The freshness and quality of the apples play a significant role in the taste and texture of the snack cake. Use crisp and flavorful apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Choose the right pan: For best results, use a 9x13-inch baking pan. A larger pan will result in a thinner cake, while a smaller pan will make a thicker, denser cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This step incorporates air into the batter, resulting in a light and airy cake. Be sure to cream the butter and sugar for at least 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time helps to prevent the batter from curdling. Be sure to mix well after each addition.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The baking time will vary depending on the oven, so be sure to keep an eye on the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cake is done.

Conclusion:

This apple snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy apples, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The cake is also a great way to use up any leftover apples you may have.

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