This apple snack cake recipe contains maple syrup, almonds, and fresh apples, making it a great sweet treat. Luckily, it's easy to make these fresh, nutty cakes in your own kitchen. The recipe is quick and straightforward, so in under an hour, you're going to be ready to bite into your new favorite snack.
Tips for Using Apples in Cooking
When using apples in your cooking, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
- Coat apples in lemon juice. If you’re using apples as a topping that will be clearly visible, you can coat them with lemon juice. This will prevent them from looking brown.
- Soak apples in salt water. This is another excellent way to prevent browning. Simply cut the fruit, then coat it in a saltwater solution with a cup of water for every half teaspoon of salt. Soak for ten minutes, then drain.
- Choose the right apples. When adding apples to pies and baked treats, you need to choose a type that is firm enough to endure the cooking process. That’s why it’s best to use apples like Granny Smith, Honey Gold, Cortland, or Fuji.
- Store apples in the coolest part of the refrigerator. This will keep them fresh for longer. Just keep them separate from citrus fruits and veggies because the gas that apples release can cause them to spoil faster.
Ingredients
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1 cup white whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¾ teaspoon apple pie spice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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¼ cup butter, melted
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1 egg
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2 teaspoon vanilla
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1 ½ cup peeled and chopped Braeburn or other cooking apples
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¼ cup sliced almonds
Directions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. In a medium bowl stir together first four ingredients (through salt).
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Combine Ingredients
In another medium bowl combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and melted butter. Stir in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture just until combined. Fold in apples. Spread batter in prepared pan. Sprinkle with almonds.
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Bake Snack Cakes
Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 101 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 101 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 96mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium 34mg | 3% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium 53mg | 1% |
| Folate, total 2.3mcg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.