Best 7 Skinny Fresh Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Skinny Fresh Apple Cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable cake is a healthier rendition of the classic apple cake, crafted with wholesome ingredients and a touch of natural sweetness. Made with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, and apples, this cake is a delightful treat that caters to those seeking a guilt-free indulgence. The recipe offers two variations: a traditional baked version and a unique no-bake option, ensuring there's something for every baker's preference. Both methods result in a moist, flavorful cake bursting with apple chunks and warm spices, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

Simple, sweet, and loaded with fresh apples!

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
5 medium tart apples (peeled and diced)
1 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar and eggs to a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes. Eggs should be thick, creamy, and pale yellow.
  • Add the oil, applesauce, and vanilla to the eggs and mix to combine.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the apples and pecans to the batter and fold together.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.
  • Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 44 g

EASY APPLE CAKE (NO BUTTER OR OIL)



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Make the most of apple season by baking this low-fat cake. It's not overly sweet, it has a moist, tender crumb, and it's packed with lemon flavor and fresh apple slices in every bite. Serve it with just a dusting of powdered sugar alongside a mug of steaming hot coffee or maybe your favorite pumpkin spiced latte!

Provided by Elena Tomasi

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.21 lb (550 g) apples
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 eggs
⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon (90 g) granulated sugar
a pinch of salt
1 cup minus 1 tablespoon (110 g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (75 ml) milk (I used reduced fat (2%) milk)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (to sprinkle on top)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).
  • Grease and flour a 9 inches (22 cm) pan, and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1.2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 18 mg, Fiber 1.6 g, Sugar 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE



Fresh Apple Cake image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and finely diced sweet apples
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of the flour to make a paste. In a 10-inch Bundt pan, paint on the flour and butter paste with a pastry brush until the pan is well coated.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Add the orange juice and vanilla extract and mix well. In another bowl, sift together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining 3 cups flour. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and continue to beat well. Stir in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a cake plate.
  • For the glaze: Combine the sugar, butter, buttermilk and baking soda in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture until it thickens slightly and begins to turn a light brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using a toothpick, punch 15 to 20 holes in the top of the cake and pour the glaze over the cake. Let the cake set and cool before serving. Store the cake in an airtight cake carrier in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

SKINNY FRESH APPLE CAKE



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31% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe. Leaving on the apple peel doubles the fiber!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely chopped unpeeled apples (3 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat sugars, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 20 to 30 seconds or until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except apples and walnuts; beat on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE



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This delicious Homemade Apple Cake gives you made-from-scratch bragging rights, while you throw it together in three easy steps. Cinnamon, apples and walnuts are brought together for a warm, spiced fall treat served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will be a family fall favorite in even less time than it takes to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 quart vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FRESH APPLE CAKE



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This easy apple cake gets covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • Beat together the oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture; stir in apples, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hrs or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and frost with cream cheese icing. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup fine chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 55 g

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails to make tasters say, "wow!"-Linda Wetsch, Mandan, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CAKE:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon apple brandy or rum, optional

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired., Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your cake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • 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.
  • Serve the cake with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

This skinny fresh apple cake is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fall fruit. With its moist crumb, sweet apples, and tangy cream cheese frosting, 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 skinny fresh apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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