Soft Apple and Oat Cake
A comforting, lightly spiced cake that brings together tender apple chunks and hearty oats for a wonderfully moist crumb. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a cozy breakfast, it comes together quickly with everyday pantry staples.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 cup (100 g) fine rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon margarine (or softened unsalted butter)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced small
- 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (11 g) baking powder
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the margarine and sugar together until light and well combined.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then fold in the diced apples.
- 4
Stir in the rolled oats and sifted flour until a smooth batter forms.
- 5
Add the cinnamon and baking powder and gently mix until fully incorporated.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before turning out. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth of flavour, add a pinch of ground nutmeg or swap one apple for a ripe pear. Store the cake wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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