A soft, fragrant cake made with oat milk and sunflower oil, so no butter or dairy. Diced apples keep the crumb moist, walnuts add crunch and cinnamon warms every slice. A simple autumn bake for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Info
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 00 flour or whole wheat flour: 8.8 oz (approx. 2 cups) (250 g)
- Oat milk: 6.8 fl oz (approx. ¾ cup + 1 tbsp) (200 ml)
- Sunflower oil: 2.4 fl oz (approx. ¼ cup + 1 tbsp) (70 ml)
- Brown sugar: 3.5 oz (approx. ½ cup) (100 g)
- Medium eggs: 2
- Shelled walnuts: 2.8 oz (approx. ¾ cup) (80 g)
- Ground cinnamon: to taste
- Baking powder: 1 packet (approx. 3½ tsp) (16 g)
- Apples: 2
- Salt: 1 pinch
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and foamy. Add the oil and oat milk and mix well.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the coarsely chopped walnuts and the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into a 9-inch (20-22 cm) cake pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 350°F (180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes. Check with a toothpick: if it comes out dry, the cake is done.
- Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
... and now, let's enjoy!
Tips
For a soft cake, mix the batter as little as possible once the flour is in. Choose sweet, slightly tart apples, such as Golden Delicious or Renette. Ovens vary, so start checking with a toothpick at 40 minutes.
Additional Info
Oat milk and sunflower oil make this cake free of butter and dairy. It keeps for 2 to 3 days under a cake dome or in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.
Substitutions & Variations
For a crunchier top, sprinkle the cake with a little brown sugar before baking. You can add dark chocolate chips, raisins or other nuts, such as hazelnuts and almonds. For a more intense aroma, add the grated zest of an orange. For a whole-grain version, replace part of the 00 flour with whole wheat or oat flour, adjusting the amount of milk if needed. For a vegan cake, see our easy vegan apple cake. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and check that every ingredient is certified gluten-free.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the cake at room temperature, cut into slices, for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It goes well with a cup of tea, coffee or a warm plant-based drink. For an extra treat, dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle it with maple syrup. As a dessert, serve it with vanilla custard or a spoonful of plant-based yogurt.
