Dannon Low Fat Apple Spice Cake

Delight your taste buds with the warm, cozy flavors of Dannon Low Fat Apple Spice Cake—a healthier take on classic autumn desserts. This moist and tender cake combines the sweetness of unsweetened applesauce and finely chopped Granny Smith apples with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for a truly irresistible treat. Made with Dannon low-fat plain yogurt, this recipe is a lighter option without sacrificing rich flavor or texture. Perfectly balanced with optional mix-ins like raisins and walnuts, it’s an ideal bake for family gatherings or a guilt-free snack with your morning coffee. Ready in just over an hour and yielding 12 delicious slices, this low-fat apple spice cake is proof that indulgence and nutrition can go hand in hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Dannon low-fat plain yogurt
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup White granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, Dannon low-fat plain yogurt, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped Granny Smith apple, raisins (if using), and walnuts (if using). Ensure even distribution across the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 9

Slice into 12 equal pieces and enjoy your moist, flavorful Dannon Low Fat Apple Spice Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3005.4

Total Fat 105.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g
Cholesterol 227.3mg	0%
Sodium 3186.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 483.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 258.4g
Protein 54.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 645.3mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2156.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 62.3%