1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake

Simple apple almond cake made in one bowl with gluten-free oats,  tart apples, and slivered almonds. Try it for fall dessert, breakfast, or snack.

Guys, apparently I missed the apples.

WHAT?!

At my farm photoshoot last week I was seriously excited to pick some apples but as it turns out the apple orchards were closed for the year.

So I played with pumpkins instead and later bought some gorgeous Granny Smiths for the sole purpose of baking with.

They were clearly destined for cake, although I didn’t know it then.

If you’re thinking, Lauren, the last thing I need right now is another dessert recipe with Halloween candy laying around in plain sight.

Well, this is the kind of cake you can enjoy all fall long once the candy is long gone.

Also, can I just add that this 1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake is so much more than dessert.

It’s nutritious and filling with gluten-free oats, tart apples, and crunchy almonds.

Apple season is when we say it is and I say it’s now and it’s in our kitchens!

The inspiration for this 1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake comes from an old family recipe!

My mom used to make apple cake that we enjoyed after brisk fall walks around the neighborhood with the sun low in the sky.

The original recipe called for two cups of sugar, oil, and eggs, so I made some F&V swap outs to make the recipe vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.

Here’s What You Need:

• flax eggs
• unrefined coconut sugar
• unsweetened apple sauce
• unsweetened almond milk
• Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Oat Flour
• Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• slivered almonds
• tart apples

The result is a perfectly sweet and spiced oat cake with big chunks of baked apples, crunchy almonds.

Yum.

How to Make It

The recipe is sweetened with unrefined coconut sugar and cut in half from the original amount.

I used unsweetened almond milk and unsweetened apple sauce to add moisture instead of oil.

“Flax eggs” bind the ingredients instead of regular eggs.

Instead of using all-purpose flour, I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Oat Flour and Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats to create a hearty gluten-free cake-base!

These are my absolute favorite oats that are organic and certified gluten-free!

If you prefer heartier cake, add in more oats, and if you prefer less texture, use more oat flour.

You can also make your own oat flour by pulsing Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats in the blender until it’s in a fine flour.

The Aesthetics of an Apple Cake

I love the presentation of making the cake in a circular pan, but if you don’t have a round cake, try using a pie pan like I did or a rectangular dish of similar size.

This cake, while delicious, isn’t the most attractive coming out of the oven.

Just being honest.

The baked apples, almonds, and oats all turn a toasty monochromatic brown that is delicious but not the most visually exciting.

I recommend you make a fun apple arrangement on top with sliced apples to give the cake some color and character!

You know me well enough by now to know that baking is my preferred therapy of choice, and food styling is my art.

But you do you!

You can throw the apples on top on in any way you see fit, however geometric or abstract you see fit, and it’ll still taste amazing!

This Apple Cake Isn’t Just for Dessert!

I love this 1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake because it’s so much more than a dessert cake.

In fact, it isn’t really a cake at all in the traditional sense, because it’s dense, hearty, and packed with protein and fiber.

This is the kind of cake that you can eat for breakfast or a snack and feel good about it.

Try mixing things up by subbing walnuts or pecans instead of the slivered almonds.

I also think adding dried fruit like raisins or dried cranberries might be fun, too.

Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to one week and slices can be stored in the freezer for months.

Try slathering on a layer of nut butter for “icing” or drizzling with maple syrup for some extra sweetness.

If You Make This 1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake, Let Me Know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums. 

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipes like this one to make later.

Want more oil-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free baked goods?

Check out my Pumpkin Cacao Cranberry Muffins, Acorn Squash Apple Cinnamon Raisin Muffins, and Banana Chia Chocolate Chip Muffins, too!

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XO Lauren

 

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