You can enjoy apple oatmeal cake as a breakfast or dessert, making it an easy, versatile dish. Most people love cake, but this one puts a healthy twist on the classic sweet treat. Although the recipe still contains a fair amount of sugar, it’s balanced with oats and apples. You can also use sugar substitutes to eliminate some of the calories if you’d like.

No matter what time of day you eat this apple oatmeal cake, it’s sure to satisfy your appetite. Let’s face it, breakfast foods can get boring after a while, so this recipe helps spice things up. If you have this cake for dessert, it will appease your sweet tooth without overdoing it.

How to Make an Easy Apple Oatmeal Cake


So, if you want to make this delicious apple oatmeal cake, let’s get into the recipe!

What you’ll need:

  • Large mixing bowl (2)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons/cups
  • Fruit peeler and grater
  • Large spoon
  • Round cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • A half-cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 or 7 medium-sized apples of your choice
  • 2 or 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup cold butter
  • Brown sugar

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Directions:

  • Grab the large mixing bowl and pour in the rolled oats. Add the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Use the whisk to mix all the ingredients in the bowl. After the oats are thoroughly coated in the mixture, set the bowl aside.
  • Next, peel the skin off your apples. You can use either a knife or peeler to accomplish this.
  • Now grab a grater and grate the apples into another large bowl. It should resemble hash browns once you’re finished.
  • For the next step in making your apple oatmeal cake, squeeze the lemon juice on the grated apples, and mix with a spoon.
  • To make the cake, grab a round baking pan/sheet and line it with parchment paper. Grate 1/4 cup cold butter into the pan, spreading it evenly around the bottom.
  • Now, back to the first large bowl. Grab the rolled oats and flour mixture and spoon it into the baking pan. Use your hand to flatten the oats, ensuring they cover the entire surface area.
  • Then, add your grated apples, spreading them over the whole pan. Layer more of the rolled oats on top, using your hand once again to pat them down. You can also shake the pan to produce the same effect.
  • Repeat this step two more times with each layer, making sure to cover the entire pan.
  • Now grate another 1/2 cup of cold butter on top. Once again, spread it out evenly across the pan.
  • Then grab your cutting board and another medium-sized apple. Peel the skin off and cut it into slices. Next, add them as a topping on your cake, starting on the outside and moving toward the middle. It should look like a spiral when you’re finished.
  • Finally, sprinkle brown sugar and another tsp of cinnamon on top, ensuring the apple slices are coated evenly.
  • Bake the cake for 35-40 min at 350 degrees F. Once it’s done, allow it to cool for 20 minutes before digging in.
  • After it cools, cut yourself a slice, top with ice cream or whipped cream, and enjoy!

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Additional tips and topping ideas for the apple oatmeal cake

  • To add texture and flavor, you can also sprinkle some walnuts, raisins, dried cranberries, or pecans into the cake.
  • If you’d like a moister cake, add 1-2 eggs into the mixture. Make sure to whisk the eggs thoroughly to combine with the other ingredients.
  • Having the apple oatmeal cake for dessert? Consider topping it with powdered sugar, vanilla icing, or caramel sauce! We know these aren’t necessarily healthy, but everything in moderation, right?
  • Make sure to measure the flour and oats as precisely as possible. Too much of either ingredient will make the cake dry and crumbly.
  • Opt for sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp. Not only do they have natural sweetness, but they do well in baked recipes.

Health benefits of this apple oatmeal cake

As much of the cake consists of apples and oatmeal, we’ll focus on the health benefits of these ingredients.

Apples:

First of all, apples contain tons of antioxidants that fight free radicals. One of these antioxidants is Vitamin C, which helps the body make collagen, keeps the immune system working properly, and improves iron absorption from plants. A medium-sized apple typically contains about 10% of the recommended DV of Vitamin C. Apples also have about 17% of your DV of fiber, essential for digestive health, fullness, and lowering blood sugar.

Oatmeal:

Oats are also recognized for having tons of fiber. Per the USDA, one-half cup of oats contains a whopping 33% of the fiber you need each day. It also has the following vitamins and minerals:

  • Manganese: 191% of the RDI
  • Phosphorus: 41% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 34% of the RDI
  • Copper: 24% of the RDI
  • Iron: 20% of the RDI
  • Zinc: 20% of the RDI
  • Folate: 11% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10% of the RDI

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Final thoughts on this homemade, delicious apple oatmeal cake

Nothing says a warm, cozy night at home like an apple oatmeal cake. Something about these two ingredients together warms the soul and makes everything right with the world. This comforting yet light dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth and also make your kids excited for leftovers at breakfast the next morning!

We all know that kids have a hard time eating breakfast. But, putting the healthy ingredients in a cake makes it much easier to accomplish the grueling task. It’s also a nice, quick meal for adults who normally rush out the door for work. Maybe this apple oatmeal cake is just what the world needs to remind us of the sweet simplicities in life.