Best 2 Moms Prize Winning Raw Apple Cake Recipes

Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the freshness of apples with a symphony of warm spices. This raw apple cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Unlike traditional cakes, this recipe embraces the raw food movement, using wholesome ingredients that retain their natural goodness. From the crispiness of the apple slices to the delightful crunch of walnuts and the subtle sweetness of honey, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will produce a prize-winning raw apple cake that will impress even the most discerning palates.

Additional Recipes Included:

* Raw Apple-Walnut Slaw: Discover a refreshing and crunchy salad that combines the sweet crunch of apples, the nutty flavor of walnuts, and a zesty dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and honey.

* Raw Apple-Carrot Salad: Experience the vibrant colors and flavors of this salad, featuring crisp apples, crunchy carrots, and a tangy dressing made with orange juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup.

* Raw Apple-Cinnamon Smoothie: Start your day with a nutritious and invigorating smoothie that blends apples, cinnamon, almond milk, and a hint of honey for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

* Apple Walnut Bread: Indulge in a classic treat with a healthy twist. This bread combines the goodness of apples, walnuts, and whole wheat flour for a satisfying and wholesome snack or breakfast option.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RAW APPLE CAKE

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The best apple cake you have ever tasted. If desired, add 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 cup raisins.

Provided by Stephanie Conley

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¾ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
Chop apples finely and place into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and oil together and pour over apples. Let stand while mixing the dry ingredients.
in a medium bowl, mix sugar, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking soda. Fold into apples, eggs and oil and mix well. Batter will be thick.
Pour into prepared 9x13 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Once cool frost with Cream Cheese Icing.
To Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, milk, vanilla and pinch of salt. Gradually add sugar, beating until frosting is smooth. Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 236.1 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use a variety of apples. A mix of sweet and tart apples will give the cake a complex flavor.
Be sure to grate the apples finely. This will help them to blend into the cake batter and create a smooth texture.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply dust the cake with powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

This raw apple cake is a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cake is also a good source of fiber and vitamins, making it a nutritious choice for a snack or dessert.