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"Healthified" Fresh Apple Cake

What is “Healthified”?

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

9 reviews

12 ratings

31% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. We made a few changes to lower the fat and calories, while still keeping the flavor. Leaving on the apple peel doubles the fiber! From eatbetteramerica

Prep Time:20 min

Start to Finish:2 hr 5 min

makes:20 servings

3/4	cup granulated sugar
3/4	cup packed brown sugar
1	cup buttermilk
1/2	cup canola oil
2	teaspoons vanilla
2	eggs
1 1/2	cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2	cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon salt
3	cups finely chopped unpeeled apples (3 medium)
1	cup chopped walnuts

1.	Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2.	In large bowl, beat sugars, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 20 to 30 seconds or until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except apples and walnuts; beat on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spread batter in pan.
3.	Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 1 hour.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 18g); Protein 4g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

9 Reviews

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Yummy

This cake was delicious and moist. I used egg substitute in place of the eggs but otherwise I left it as is. Next time I may substitute apple sauce for half the oil. Yummy treat for a fall day!
Posted at 3:01 PM on November 5 2009 by Valerie4321

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Great cake

I made this for my family, they all loved it. I put plastic wrap over it and noticed it was even more moist 2 days later.
Posted at 11:26 PM on October 21 2009 by Barbara Ann61

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Soooo good!

This recipe rocks!! Easy to make, and so yummy. I made icing, and it wasn't needed. This cake would have been better with out it.
Posted at 12:37 PM on February 2 2009 by Christina

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Great tasting cake!

my family just loves this cake. Instead of half white flour, I use all white whole wheat flour, and my family doesn't notice the difference. I also add raisins for extra flavor and fiber. I make this at least a few times a month.
Posted at 4:52 PM on January 19 2009 by mdcjjj

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Fresh Apple Cake

This recipe is easy to make and delicious. I have made it a couple of times and the response has been great. Everyone loved the moistness and that the cake was not "too" sweet. I plan on bringing it to a church potluck this weekend.
Posted at 9:37 AM on October 31 2008 by Hollandgirl

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What's even better about this recipe is that you can substitute applesauce for oil and reduce the fat and add even more nutrients!
Posted at 9:52 AM on October 13 2008 by

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A perfect fall dessert

I made this cake last night for a dinner party. It was a hit! Served with vanilla ice cream.... this apple cake is the perfect fall treat!
Posted at 9:52 AM on October 13 2008 by Katie

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Amazing!

This recipe is amazing!--I brought it to a company pot-luck and I didn't even have crumbs leftover!--Very fresh and moist, only a little heavy; very good and definately a keeper!
Posted at 11:37 AM on December 21 2007 by healthmom30

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Wouldn't change a thing

Made this recipe for the first time and it was an instant success. I was able to put it together without going to the store and the cooking time was accurate. Cake very moist and tasty. I would ask that the folks that this cake makes 20 servings define what are the dimensions of a serving. Other than that, it was an excellent recipe.
Posted at 9:32 AM on November 20 2007 by Katherine Hepburn