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.
Servings 12
Baking Temp 350 °F
Equipment
- 8x8 baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ cups finely chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz applesauce (no sugar added)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp 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!