Description
Discover the delicious Apple Pie Oatmeal Cake recipe—wholesome, moist, and packed with apples, perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable or coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith recommended)
Optional topping:
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugars in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Combine: Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool & Serve: Allow cake to cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for balanced sweetness.
- Add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- For added sweetness, drizzle caramel sauce or glaze on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes