Wheat Germ Picnic Cake

Elevate your outdoor gatherings with this wholesome and easy-to-make Wheat Germ Picnic Cake! Featuring nutrient-rich wheat germ, warm cinnamon, and optional crunchy walnuts, this light and golden snack cake strikes the perfect balance between health and indulgence. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe blends pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter into a moist batter that's baked to perfection in under half an hour. Dust the finished cake with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness and serve it in conveniently sliced squares — ideal for picnics, potlucks, or casual tea breaks. Packed with fiber and flavor, this versatile cake is destined to be your go-to for effortless crowd-pleasing desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups wheat germ
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat germ, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

If using chopped walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(803.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2847.2

Total Fat 155.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 494.3mg	0%
Sodium 2272.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 174.2g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 393.6mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1380.2mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 44.5%