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Homemade apple oatmeal cake with caramelized apple topping on a wooden table, with a slice cut out, showing its moist, oat-filled texture.

Apple Oatmeal Cake

Chef Nancy
Bake a moist and flavorful Apple Oatmeal Cake with warm spices and a tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! Try this easy recipe today!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Apple Oatmeal Cake

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • Add-ins:
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped apples about 2 medium apples

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round or square cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup of melted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Add Apples: Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of finely chopped apples (about 2 medium-sized apples).
  • Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Keyword Apple Cake,, Apple Oatmeal Cake, Easy Baking Recipe