Best 6 Lenten Apple Cake Recipes

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During the Lenten season, many Christians abstain from eating meat and dairy products. This apple cake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the season. Made with simple ingredients like apples, flour, sugar, and spices, this cake is moist and flavorful. It's also easy to make, so it's perfect for busy families. This article also includes recipes for a vegan version of the cake, as well as a gluten-free version. So everyone can enjoy this delicious treat, regardless of their dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE APPLE LADY'S APPLE CAKE



The Apple Lady's Apple Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup whole milk
4 baking apples (about 2 pounds total), cored, peeled, and cut into thin wedges
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter a 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and sea salt, and stir to blend. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, oil, and milk, and stir until well blended. Add the apples and stir to thoroughly coat them with the batter.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake pan. Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake until fairly firm and golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, egg, and melted butter, and stir to blend. Set it aside.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and pour the topping mixture over it. Return the cake to the oven and bake until the top is a deep golden brown and the cake feels quite firm when pressed with a fingertip, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the cake pan to a rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the sides of the pan, and release and remove the springform side, leaving the cake on the pan base. Serve at room temperature, cut into thin wedges.

TAHINOPITA (A GREEK LENTEN CAKE)



Tahinopita (A Greek Lenten Cake) image

This is a great breakfast cake, with a very spicy flavour. Nutritious too. Please note that there are no eggs or fat (other than the oil in the tahini) in this cake, which makes it denser than normal. If you are looking for a light cake, this recipe is not for you. Very satisfying with a cup of coffee or tea.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup tahini (make sure you combine it because sometimes it separates and the oil floats to the top)
3/4 cup sugar
1 orange, grated, zest of
3/4 cup orange juice
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup walnuts (broken into small pieces)
1/2 cup sultana raisin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).
  • If this cake is to be Lenten, then grease a loaf pan with olive oil, otherwise, use butter, and dust pan with flour.
  • Prepare all dry ingredients in a bowl to have on hand.
  • Beat tahini, sugar and orange rind until fluffy and creamy (about 8 minutes on high).
  • Gradually add orange juice alternately with dry ingredients.
  • Stir in walnuts and sultana raisins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes (until tester comes out clean).

APFELKUCHEN (APPLE CAKE)



Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake) image

I fell in love with apfelkuchen when I was in 6th grade. Our teacher let us order from a local German bakery and eat our treats in class once a month. These flavors bring back wonderful memories.

Provided by Adrienne Gardner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups warm milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 ounces candied lemon peel, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat 2 1/4 cup flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes; spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 136 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

LIGHT AUTUMN APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Light Autumn Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups peeled and grated apples (about 4 apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
1 egg white, beaten
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients and walnuts, if using, in a mix bowl.
  • Add apples, egg white and oil.
  • Stir well.
  • This will be a very thick batter.
  • Spray square baking pan (8 x 8 inch or 9 x 9) with nonstick spray.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 206.9, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.7

EASY APPLE CAKE



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After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OMA'S APFELKUCHEN (GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE)



Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake) image

My husband's German family calls this Oma's apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma's apple cake." They've been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. -Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large egg yolks
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and halved
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let egg yolks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Starting 1/2 in. from 1 end, cut apple halves lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices, leaving them attached at the top so they fan out slightly. Set aside., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt twice. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add milk; mix well (batter will be thick)., Spread batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan wrapped in a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Gently press apples, round side up, into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Remove rim from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Apples: Use a firm, tart apple variety like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. These apples hold their shape well during baking and provide a nice contrast to the sweet cake batter.
  • Preparing the Apples: Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges. This will ensure that they cook evenly and soften without becoming mushy.
  • Mixing the Batter: Use room temperature ingredients for the cake batter. This will help the ingredients combine more easily and result in a smooth, lump-free batter.
  • Adding the Apples: Fold the apple slices into the cake batter gently. Overmixing can result in the apples breaking down and releasing too much liquid, which can make the cake dense and gummy.
  • Baking the Cake: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at the recommended temperature. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Cooling and Serving: Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set properly.

Conclusion:

The Lenten Apple Cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert to serve at a special occasion or a simple snack to enjoy with your family, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this Lenten Apple Cake a try – you won't be disappointed!

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