Apple Pie Cake

Ingredients (for 8 servings)

Cake:

• 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)

• ½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup low-fat milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)

Topping (optional crumble):

• 2 tbsp butter, cold and cubed

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven & Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, combine: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together: eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, vanilla, milk.

4. Combine Wet & Dry

• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Add Apples

• Gently fold in the diced apples.

6. Optional Crumble Topping

• Mix butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.

7. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan.

• Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool & Serve

• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes / Tips

1. Apple Type: Granny Smith adds tartness; Honeycrisp adds sweetness. Mix for balance.

2. Moisture Tip: Do not squeeze apples; excess moisture can make the cake dense.

3. Sugar Swap: Use Stevia or Erythritol for lower WW points.

4. Make Ahead: Cake tastes even better after 1 day as flavors meld.

5. Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days; freeze up to 1 month.

Q/A

Q1: Can I use a different flour?
A1: Yes! Whole wheat flour works (slightly denser), or gluten-free blend.

Q2: Can I add nuts?
A2: Absolutely. ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans folded in before baking adds crunch.

Q3: How do I reduce sugar?
A3: Replace brown sugar with monk fruit or Stevia. Apples already add natural sweetness.

Q4: Can I make it dairy-free?
A4: Yes, use almond milk or oat milk and coconut oil instead of butter/oil.

Weight Watchers (WW) Points

(Calculated using WW Blue Plan for 8 servings)

• Cake without topping: 5 points per slice

• Cake with crumble topping: 6 points per slice

• Tip: Using applesauce and low-fat milk reduces points. Using sugar substitutes reduces points further.