Diabetic Fresh Apple Cake

Indulge in the natural sweetness of this Diabetic Fresh Apple Cake, a wholesome dessert designed to satisfy your sweet tooth without causing sugar spikes. Made with heart-healthy whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and nutrient-rich Granny Smith apples, this recipe is a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add a cozy autumnal twist, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans provide a delightful crunch. Moist, tender, and packed with fresh apple chunks, this cake is baked with olive or avocado oil for a healthier alternative to traditional butter. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal guilt-free treat for any time of the day—delicious plain or paired with sugar-free whipped cream for a diabetic-friendly dessert everyone can enjoy. Perfect for fall gatherings or as an everyday wholesome snack!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil or avocado oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and olive oil (or avocado oil), and mix well.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the finely chopped apples and, if desired, chopped walnuts or pecans to add a bit of texture and crunch.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 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 slicing.

Step 9

Serve plain or with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream for a delicious and diabetic-friendly treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1960.4

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1827.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 228.2mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1665.6mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 41.6%