Best 7 Chunky Apple Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a chunky apple snack cake, a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of apples with a moist and tender crumb. This delightful cake is packed with chunks of fresh apples, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile cake can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast, a satisfying snack, or an indulgent dessert. Explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that guide you through creating this classic cake with a modern twist. Discover variations that incorporate different apple varieties, delectable glazes, and unique spice combinations. Embark on a culinary journey and uncover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable chunky apple snack cake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 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.

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE



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After taste testing apple cake recipes, I've found this particular recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. -Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be stiff). Stir in apples until well combined., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 30 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHUNKY APPLE-CINNAMON CAKE



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This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion-plus, it's very easy to make. -Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3/4 pounds McIntosh, Jonathan or Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced (11 cups)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon., In another large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla until well blended. In a third bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture., Transfer half the batter to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with apples. Spread remaining batter over apples. Mix remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over top. Bake 10 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 375°. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



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Show 'em some fresh-from-the-oven love with this cinnamon-spiced cake filled with walnuts and hearty chunks of apple. The icing on top? Creamy vanilla browned butter frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled baking apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk until frosting is smooth and desired spreading consistency. Generously spread frosting over top and partially down side of cake. To serve, cut cake with serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 91 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 68 g, TransFat 1 g

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.

CHUNKY APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Chunky Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Richard-NYC

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
4 granny smith apples, peeled coared and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer until well combiined (about 2 minutes).
  • In seperate bowl wisk together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Add dry ingredients to liquid mixing with an electric mixer--batter will be thick.
  • Fold in walnuts, raisins and apples until all is incorporated.
  • Pile batter into a well greased and floured 12 cup Bundt pan or well greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2 pan.
  • Bake for one hour at 350 or until cake tester comes almost clean.
  • If using Bundt pan let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes and turn onto to rack to continue cooling.
  • If using 9 x 13 x 2 pan cool in pan and cut cooled cake into squares and serve directly from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.9, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 318.9, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 45.8, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are essential for success. Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients whenever possible.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cake will taste. Look for fresh, ripe apples and use real butter and vanilla extract.
  • 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 at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven is critical for baking a perfect cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
  • Test the cake for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with wet batter, the cake needs to bake longer.

Conclusion:

This chunky apple snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion.

With its moist crumb, sweet apple filling, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this chunky apple snack cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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