Low Sugar Apple Cake (whole wheat)

Lifting a slice of apple cake out of the pan.

5 from 2 votes

Low Sugar Apple Cake (whole wheat)

This low sugar apple cake made with whole wheat flour is not lacking in flavor or moistness (unless you way over bake it 😉). It is full of fresh apples and warm spices. It’s like a spiced apple cake. Serve it warm with ice cream or cooled and frosted.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Jessica and Merissa

Ingredients

2 cups (240 g) soft white wheat flour whole wheat pastry flour
⅔ cup (140 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup (240 g) buttermilk
½ cup (108 g) olive oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples granny smith or honey crisp

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F with the rack in the center or upper third position.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups soft white wheat flour, ⅔ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
Add 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup olive oil, 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
Shred 2 medium apples on a box grater (peel the apples first if desired), fold the apples into the batter.
Pour the batter into a buttered 9x9 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool before frosting or serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

This recipe works well with hard white wheat flour or spelt flour.

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