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How To Make A Healthy Applesauce Cake - Easy Healthy Desserts With Applesauce
Jessica

Healthy Applesauce Cake

This moist, warmly spiced healthy applesauce cake uses unsweetened applesauce and natural sweeteners for a lighter treat that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce about 240g
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey, 120ml
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter, 80ml
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 180g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 60g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional, 60g

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch square baking pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. A few small lumps are fine. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes before turning out or cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened applesauce for best sugar control
  • Don't overmix batter to keep cake tender
  • Store in airtight container up to 4 days at room temperature
  • Freeze individual slices up to 3 months
  • Can substitute oat flour for gluten-free version