Healthy Recipe
Applesauce Oat Snack Cake
by Sauce & Coal / @sauceandcoal
Unsweetened applesauce replaces part of the butter or oil for a soft cinnamon snack cake with an easy mixing method.
Cook time
40 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Beginner
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Steps
- 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or lightly spray it.
- 2Whisk applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and oil in a bowl until smooth. The applesauce replaces part of the fat while keeping the cake soft.
- 3In a second bowl, stir oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- 4Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
- 5Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for 3 days.
Grit & Soul tip
Unsweetened applesauce adds moisture but not much browning, so use the toothpick test instead of waiting for a dark top.
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