Apple Walnut Cake
A delightful fall treat made with apples, pumpkin pie spice and ground walnuts.
Equipment
- 1 (8-inch or 9-inch) round springform pan
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 spatula
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 set of measuring spoons
- 1 set of measuring cups
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups canned apple pie filling and topping
- ½–¾ cups finely ground walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a round springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well blended. Gradually add the brown sugar and continue beating until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until the batter is smooth. Fold in the apple pie filling.
- Add the walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Fold the ground walnuts into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- 2 cups of peeled, finely chopped apples can be used instead of canned apple pie filling.
- Crushed almonds can be used instead of crushed walnuts.
- 2 cups of peeled, finely chopped apples can be used instead of canned apple pie filling.
- I used Duncan Hines Apple Pie Filling and Topping, but another brand should also work.
- Canned *Apple Pie Filling & Topping can be found in most grocery stores.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
