Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Cake

Is it breakfast or dessert…you decide! This moist, whole-wheat cake has the crunch of apple and pecans paired with warm cinnamon spice and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Muffins

Keyword whole wheat apple cinnamon cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 12

Baking Temp 350 °F

Calories 160kcal

Equipment

8x8 baking dish
Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

1½ cups finely chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
2 tablespoons canola oil
¾ cup granulated sugar
4 ounce applesauce (no sugar added)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup chopped pecans

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

2 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon melted butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, with ends hanging over the sides. Grease with nonstick cooking spray and set pan aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add oil, sugar, applesauce, vanilla, egg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until no sugar lumps remain.
Add flour and pecans. Gently stir until all the flour is incorporated. Fold in the chopped apples.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and even it out.
In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients, until it resembles a wet sand. Spread the mix evenly over top of the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

Notes

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