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Oatmeal Apple Cake

Oatmeal Apple Cake
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Oatmeal Apple Cake is a comforting fall dessert featuring tender chunks of fresh apples combined with wholesome rolled oats and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist and tender cake balances sweetness, spice, and texture, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack that fills your kitchen with cozy autumn aromas.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small chunks to ensure even cooking and juicy bites throughout the cake.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to distribute spices and leavening evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together with melted butter (or oil) and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  4. Incorporate Apples and Combine Mixtures: Fold the diced apples into the wet mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to keep the cake tender and avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Choose tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor balance.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and moist cake.
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the best aroma and taste.
  • Check doneness early with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
  • Cool the cake completely before slicing to help it set and keep its texture.
  • Optional Variations: Add nuts (walnuts or pecans), dried fruits (raisins or cranberries), swap apples for pears, reduce sugar, or add a cinnamon-sugar streusel topping.
  • To make vegan, replace eggs with flax or chia seeds and butter with plant-based oil.
  • Instant oats can be used but may affect texture.
  • Freezing batter before baking is possible; bake directly from frozen with extra time.

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Keywords: Oatmeal Apple Cake, Fall dessert, apple cake, healthy cake, gluten-free apple cake, breakfast cake, spiced apple cake

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