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5 from 57 votes
Low-Fat Apple Cake
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
 
Author: Elena Tomasi
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: apple cake recipe, fall baking
Servings:8

This Low-Fat Apple Cake is incredibly easy to make. It has a moist, tender crumb and is packed with lemon flavor and fresh apple slices in every bite.

Ingredients
  • 1.21 lb (550 grams) apples
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon (90 grams) granulated sugar
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon (110 grams) all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (75 ml) milk I used low-fat (2%) milk
Optional:
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to sprinkle on top
  • powdered sugar
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (356 degrees F).

  2. Grease and flour a 22 cm (9 inches) pan, and set aside.

  3. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Place the slices in a bowl with the lemon juice, toss to coat, and set aside.

  4. Put the eggs, sugar, grated lemon zest, and salt in a bowl, and beat until thick and creamy.

  5. Add the flour, baking powder, milk, and mix on low speed until combined.

  6. Using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon, fold in two-thirds of the apples into the batter.

  7. Pour the batter in the prepared pan

  8. Arrange the remaining apple slices, flat-side down, over the top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional).

  9. Bake the apple cake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is golden brown.

  10. Cool completely, then dust the cake with powdered sugar just before serving.

  11. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it!

Notes
  • Apples:  I used 3 apples. The weight of the apples was 1.21 lbs (550 grams) BEFORE peeling/coring.  Net weight was 0.86 lbs (390 grams). 
  • Which apples to use: I used Pink Lady for this cake, but feel free to swap in any  apple that holds up well when baked- Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Jonagold are all good options.
  • Baking pan: I baked my cake in a ceramic pan. You can use your favorite pan as long as it's 9 inches.
  • Baking time – all ovens are different and, therefore, the baking time for this cake may vary. If you notice your cake browning too quickly, simply place a sheet of foil over the top and continue baking. 
  • Nutrition -  Nutrition facts are for 1 of 8 servings. Each serving is approximately 90 grams.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1 slice) — Calories: 133, Fat: 1.2g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 18mg, Carbohydrates: 28.6g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Protein: 3g

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