Flourless Applesauce Cake
- SERVES
- 12
- SERVING SIZE
- 1 (2- x 2-1/2-inch) slice
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
We ditched the flour to bring you this Flourless Applesauce Cake recipe that's a healthier choice for anyone following a diabetic diet. Not only is this cake better for you nutrition-wise, but the applesauce makes it super moist and the spices make it extra-flavorful. It's a winner all around!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- confectioners' sugar (optional)
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8- x 8-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper.
- Place the oats in a blender or food processor and blend until they resemble flour; place in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix well.
- In a small bowl, stir together applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts and pour into baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry. Let cool, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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Cheryl
Jan 31, 2022
I used Swerve brown sugar instead (further reducing sugar content) and it was DEVINE!!! It's my new "Go To" Dessert recipe -)
enidm55 7959692
May 21, 2020
Looking to reduce sugar, can I replace sugar with over ripe bananas? If so, how much would I use?
Test Kitchen Team
May 26, 2020
Hi! Test Kitchen has not tried replacing bananas for sugar, but believes it will work in recipe. We suggest using 2 large or 3 small over ripe bananas.
cmheidt 1230
Mar 02, 2020
rate this cake a 5. I made this cake tonight and it was very good. I did not have light brown sugar so I used dark brown sugar. My family who are not diabetic liked it to. I am newly diagnosed so I am trying to find recipes for my husband so he does not feel deprived of the foods he loves.
toniretman 5006408
Apr 27, 2017
Yummy! The only change I made was to use splenda brown sugar blend. Super moist
cactusmary35 14866 77
Apr 25, 2017
This cake is delicious and will be a dessert I make regularly. My husband who is not diabetic loves it too.
Lovely Lolly
Sep 23, 2016
What is canola oil? I don't think it is available in the UK Sheila
ac09262016 0773731
Sep 26, 2016
Hi there! While the Test Kitchen has not tried making this recipe with the variation, we believe that canola oil is marketed as "rapeseed oil" in the UK. Please remember that modifying the ingredients in this recipe may change the provided nutritional values. Enjoy!
fransett 1280237
Aug 17, 2016
If I wanted to use oat flour how much would the ground up oatmeal eaual.
delinad 5472115
Jun 21, 2016
I followed the recipe for the most part. Only replaced the brown sugar with coconut sugar. They were super moist and very delicious! Everyone who tried them loved them.
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