Loaded with fresh apples and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel, this apple cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to love. Olive oil gives the cake a soft, tender crumb and a subtle fruity richness that perfectly complements the sweet-tart apples and warm spices. The result is a cake with elevated flavor and a delicate texture, all while using a heart-healthier alternative to butter.
Finished with a crisp oat streusel topping, this comforting homemade dessert strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee on a crisp autumn afternoon or served at a family gathering, it's the kind of cozy fall recipe that deserves a permanent spot in your baking rotation.
Ingredients:
Apple Cake
· 1 cup whole-wheat flour
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 2 teaspoons baking powder
· ½ teaspoon baking soda
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
· ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
· 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
· ¾ cup granulated sugar
· 1 cup Greek yogurt, at room temperature
· 2 large eggs, at room temperature
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1 teaspoon lemon juice
· 1 pound Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cut into ½ inch pieces
Streusel
· 3 tablespoons of olive oil
· ⅓ cup light brown sugar
· ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
· ¼ cup all-purpose flour
· ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix the streusel ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then stir in the apples.
- Spread batter into the pan and sprinkle with the streusel topping.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. 🍎🍂
