Apples are often in our fruit bowl on the kitchen table. Perfect to get a cake ready when ever needed.
And often stored in our fridge or root cellar for longer periods of time. They are a quick healthy snack, or the needed ingredient for a delicious dessert. Depending upon the time of year and what else is in season, they will be eaten quickly, or they will remain behind to mellow and soften. When softened into a juicy sweetness, it is time to do something with them. Often I will make a bowl of applesauce if I have enough, or chop one up for a salad, but my favorite is this Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake!
Baking is one of my favorite kitchen chores.
Fortunately, I usually have a reliable oven. Which I am grateful for, as baking is something that I enjoy and do regularly. There is whole wheat bread to bake, but also smaller things like cake. I have enjoyed spending time developing whole wheat recipes for almost everything we eat. But the dessert recipes are a little more enjoyable to develop. Because don't we all from time to time wish for a piece of cake? I know I do, and my guess is, so do you.
This Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake is perfect plain or dressed up a bit.
For some reason I always feel a little bit guilty if I eat a piece of cake for my snack. No doubt from childhood, where pretty much all cakes were baked for dessert! Around here and I don't know why, but I usually bake a snack cake in a square pan. But any cake served with a topping or ice cream is usually baked in a round pan. My guess is, this was a tradition that my Mother learned from her mother and it was passed down to me. Not in words necessarily, but it definitely showed up in the baking pans used! And don't we go with what we know?
I actually have both types of pans, how about you?
No matter the pan, because once you cut this cake into pieces, then top with a bit of whipped cream or a little scoop of vanilla ice cream, it is just right for dessert. And no one needs to know how easy it was to stir together and bake. But the best part? No matter which pan shape you use for baking, it works for a snack cake as well as a dessert cake. There is nothing better than Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake and a sunny day to enjoy it with friends.
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, our recipe found here.
- apples
- egg
- oil or butter
- applesauce
- vanilla
- sugar
- medium mixing bowl
- paring knife
- stirring spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking pan
- cutting board
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by the seat of my pants!
350-degree oven
UPDATED: 06.30.23
1 1/2 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, recipe found here.
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil or melted butter
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 apples, peeled, if desired, and diced
Combine the Whole Wheat Self-Rising flour, sugar, oil or melted butter, egg, vanilla and the applesauce. Using a wooden spoon, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and forms a nice batter.
1 1/2 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, recipe found here.
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil or melted butter
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 apples, peeled, if desired, and diced
Combine the Whole Wheat Self-Rising flour, sugar, oil or melted butter, egg, vanilla and the applesauce. Using a wooden spoon, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and forms a nice batter.
Stir in diced apple pieces.
Turn the batter into a prepared 9-in round pan baking pan, or an 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
You may turn the cake out onto a serving plate if desired, or leave in the baking pan.
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| Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake |
Storage options for Easy One Bowl Apple Cake. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate tightly covered for longer storage time. This recipe may be frozen, however do expect some changes in texture when thawed.
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Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake
by the seat of my pants!
350-degree oven
by the seat of my pants!
350-degree oven
UPDATED: 06.30.23
1 1/2 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, recipe found here.
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil or melted butter
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 apples, peeled, if desired, and diced
Combine the Whole Wheat Self-Rising flour, sugar, oil or melted butter, egg, vanilla and the applesauce. Using a wooden spoon, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and forms a nice batter.
1 1/2 c Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour, recipe found here.
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil or melted butter
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 apples, peeled, if desired, and diced
Combine the Whole Wheat Self-Rising flour, sugar, oil or melted butter, egg, vanilla and the applesauce. Using a wooden spoon, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and forms a nice batter.
Stir in diced apple pieces.
Turn the batter into a prepared 9-in round pan baking pan, or an 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
You may turn the cake out onto a serving plate if desired, or leave in the baking pan.
Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
You may turn the cake out onto a serving plate if desired, or leave in the baking pan.
Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
Storage options for Easy One Bowl Apple Cake. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate tightly covered for longer storage time. This recipe may be frozen, however do expect some changes in texture when thawed.
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This looks so good! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love creating healthy food. And of course a health dessert is just that much, more fun!
DeleteYum!! This looks good!
ReplyDeleteAnd the best part is how easy it is to make!
DeleteI love apple cake -- it says fall to me!
ReplyDeleteApple cake was a favorite of my Mom's, we ate it year round as a kid. But I agree apple desserts are always a good choice late winter when other fruit is not yet available and yes in the fall for the new crop.
DeleteI love apple cake! And whole wheat flour, too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you give this one a try!
DeleteI like the easy one bowl part. My cabin came with an old propane range that came from a trailer in town. The burners worked fine, but the oven was hard to control. It was either too hot or too cool. When we remodeled the cabin eight years ago we upgraded both the range and fridge. It's made a huge change in my ability to cook and store food. - Margy
ReplyDeleteI love the cabin oven info, when I was developing this recipe, I made it in my RV propane oven! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWow this looks delicious and I love that it's only one bowl. I feel like all I do is dishes and clean up the kitchen lately!
ReplyDelete(so sorry I missed this comment earlier) I remember those days of cooking, washing up, cooking, washing up! Since I am a sink dish washer, I try to be conservative on the amount of prep dishes also.
DeleteWe are doing a lot more baking at our house these days. With a cool weekend coming up, I think I'll give this recipe a try!
ReplyDeleteIt was a hit around here! I hope you and yours enjoy it as well, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteLove the look of this recipe! There's just something so comforting about apples, isn't there? Think this would lovely with a touch of cinnamon too :)
ReplyDeleteCinnamon is always a great choice with apples! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteWe will really enjoy this delicious cake! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,483.
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Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen.
DeleteOne bowl alway sounds good to me!
ReplyDeleteI'm probably the only one in the family who doesn't bake, but I think even I could do this one ;-)
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I hope you give it a try! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteOh yum! Saving this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks! You can't go wrong with an easy and tasty cake.
DeleteThe things I like about this recipe - 1. Easy. 2. Apple. 3. Cake!
ReplyDeleteMarg, thanks!
DeleteThis sounds yummy. I love how easy it is, too. :) Pinning. Visiting from Life and Linda.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, thank you.
DeleteThank you for the recipe, I made the cake right now and it's delicious! So simple to make and so healthy, I used wholemeal flour and added some vanilla pudding when baked and it turned out bellissimo! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that folks enjoy the food recipes I blog, thank you for taking the time to stop and say hello and drop a few kind words!
DeleteLooks easy and sounds yummy. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 119. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteDee thank you for hosting and offering everyone a chance to gather great recipes and share what they have created with your readers, I appreciate it!
DeleteI've always loved apple cake! This sounds delish! Thanks for sharing & for joining Fiesta Friday!
ReplyDeleteJhuls, thank you!
DeleteThanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a fabulous weekend and hope to see you again on Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteHelen, thank you for hosting and sharing my posts with your readers, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis sounds so delightful. Love the simplicity
ReplyDeleteEstelle thank you!
DeleteThis looks great! I love apple desserts. Thank you for linking up with tell it to me tuesday.
ReplyDeleteLyndsey, thank you and thanks for hosting!
DeleteOh my, this sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you sharing this recipe with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.
Paula, you are welcome, thanks so for hosting!
DeleteI much prefer a cake like this to one that is loaded with frosting. And apple cakes are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou know as a kid, I thought the only reason to eat cake was for the frosting, but now as an old lady (LOL!) I love a delicious, fragrant cake that can be enjoyed without large amounts of frosting. Thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteEasy, delicious and versatile - this is my kind of cake, Melynda! Thank you for sharing your wonderful one bowl apple cake with Hearth and Soul!
ReplyDeleteApril, thank you for hosting!
DeleteThank you Melynda. One day, when I permit myself to indulge I will make this love one bowl apple cake.
ReplyDeleteEsme, this is a simple cake, but one we enjoy quite a bit! Thank you for your visit today!
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