The apple and walnut loaf cake is a soft and fragrant dessert, perfect for breakfast and snack time. A simple and quick recipe, without butter, that wins at the first taste with the contrast between the sweetness of the apples and the crunchiness of the walnuts. Every slice is soft, perfectly moist, and truly irresistible.
You only need a hand whisk and a couple of bowls to prepare it in a few minutes, a genuine dessert that fills the kitchen with fragrance and makes the day special. If you prefer a quicker version, below you will also find the recipe with the Bimby, so you can prepare the apple and walnut loaf cake in a few minutes with the help of your kitchen robot.
If you love desserts with fruit, I also recommend the creamy apple cake or the apple turnovers, two easy and delicious recipes that everyone always likes.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 363.71 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.40 (g) of which sugars 19.27 (g)
- Proteins 5.59 (g)
- Fat 21.89 (g) of which saturated 1.98 (g)of which unsaturated 13.38 (g)
- Fibers 2.04 (g)
- Sodium 15.11 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 95 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Apple and Walnut Loaf Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup walnut kernels
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup semi-skimmed milk (or any other plant-based drink)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup sunflower oil
- 2 apples
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
You will need
- Loaf Pan
- 2 Bowls
- Hand Whisk
Preparing the Apple and Walnut Loaf Cake
1. Coarsely chop the walnuts and set them aside.
2. Peel the apples and cut them into wedges: some will be diced and others will be left in slices for decoration.
3. In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract with a hand whisk.
4. Add the sugar and continue to whisk.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour with baking powder, cinnamon, walnuts, and apple pieces. Use a spatula to make the batter smooth.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan (or use a release spray).
7. Decorate the top with apple slices, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
8. Let the apple and walnut loaf cake cool before serving.
1. Put the walnuts in the bowl and chop: 5 sec/speed 5, then set aside.
2. Insert eggs, sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla into the bowl and mix: 40 sec/speed 4.
3. Add the sifted flour with baking powder and cinnamon and mix: 40 sec/speed 5.
4. Add the chopped walnuts and apple pieces, mix with the spatula.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10.6 inches loaf pan (or use a release spray).
6. Decorate the top with apple slices, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
7. Let cool before serving.
Storage and Useful Tips
The apple and walnut loaf cake can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days under a glass dome. You can freeze it sliced and thaw it as needed.
Gluten-free variant: you can replace all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free mix.
Freshness effect: add grated lemon zest to the batter for a more intense aroma.
You can replace walnuts with hazelnuts or almonds.
If you prefer a richer batter, add dark chocolate chips.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Apple and Walnut Loaf Cake
Can I use other apples?
Yes, reinettes, golden, or fuji apples are fine.
Can I substitute the oil with butter?
Yes, you can use 150 g of melted butter, but the loaf cake will be more caloric.
