Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake
This rich, moist cake featuring sweet apples, dried cranberries, and whole grains is sure to please.
Recipe Information
Total Time: 55 minutes; 15 minutes active
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup diced apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Preparation
Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter or oil an 8 x 8-inch pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, spices, and sugar. Stir in the remaining ingredients until just combined. The batter will be very thick. Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Serving Suggestion
Topped with whipped cream and served with hot fresh fair trade coffee or tea, this easy cake is sure to please your guests.
Tips & Notes
If you don't have dried cranberries on hand, substitute with raisins (which will make the cake slightly sweeter) or tart-dried cherries (which will make the cake slightly tarter).
Nutritional Information
310 calories, 25 g. fat, 25 mg. cholesterol, 270 mg. sodium, 44 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein
Recipe courtesy of grocery.coop.