Nani's Favorite Healthy Apple Cake

Name: Nani's Favorite Healthy Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup melted coconut oil; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups peeled and chopped apples; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

This moist and spiced apple cake is the perfect way to enjoy the cozy flavors of fall.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

There is something so special about the smell of cinnamon and baked apples drifting through the kitchen. This cake is my go to when I want a treat that feels indulgent but is made with wholesome ingredients. It is dense and packed with fresh fruit, making it a wonderful companion for a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon tea.

My best tip is to use a variety of apples if you have them. Mixing a tart apple like a Granny Smith with a sweeter one like a Honeycrisp adds a wonderful depth of flavor to every single bite.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a standard round cake pan.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large mixing bowl.
3
In a separate bowl, stir the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5
Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts.
6
Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least ten minutes before slicing and serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you like your cake warm, pop a slice in the microwave for ten seconds before serving with a dollop of yogurt.

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