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Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 2, 2022 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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This whole wheat apple coffee cake goes great with a cup of hot coffee or tea. It is the perfect fall recipe!

Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake slice with cinnamon sticks next to it

This whole wheat apple cake is one of my favorite recipes. It is amazing served warm right out of the oven. This is a great cake to serve with coffee when having guests over, for breakfast, or as a snack. It is sweet but not decadent.

Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake Slices on parchment paper

I love the combination of the tart apples and nutty flavor that the whole wheat flour gives. Despite the whole wheat flour, the cake is still very moist. I love trying recipes with whole wheat flour to make them a little healthier.

Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake in a baking dish with a red towel and cinnamon sticks by it
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Ingredients needed

Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake ingredients needed

For this recipe, you will need:

  • Whole wheat flour: The base of the coffee cake batter.
  • White sugar and brown sugar: To sweeten the cake.
  • Apples: You will need three medium apples for this recipe. You can use any baking friendly variety (red, yellow, or green all work). I usually use red apples. The hardest thing about this cake is peeling and chopping the apples.
  • Baking soda: To help the cake rise.
  • Vanilla extract: If possible, I recommend using pure vanilla extract in baking.
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg: To give the cake some spice.
  • Vegetable oil: You can use vegetable oil or any other neutral oil like safflower oil or canola.
  • Eggs: You’ll need three large eggs for this recipe.
  • Pecans or walnuts: These are optional, so add them if you like nuts. I placed mine on top to make the cake look pretty but you can stir them right in.

Equipment needed

You will need a 9 x 13 baking dish for this cake.

How to make (step by step guide)

how to make Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake there is a step by step collage of four steps

This coffee cake recipe is super simple to make. The hardest thing is peeling and chopping your apples.

To make this cake, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl add the dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, baking soda, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg).

Next add the eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Mix well with a hand-mixer until everything is well combined.

Gently mix in the apple pieces. Add the nuts (if desired). I placed mine on top but you can stir them in.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.

How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic storage wrap. Keep at room temperature. This cake will be good for 3-4 days after making.

Tips

  • Measure your flour correctly. It is the most common baking mishap. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and then fill it up. Do not pack. Use a butter knife to remove any excess from the top (it’ll measure evenly this way).
  • Check at 40 minutes and bake longer if needed. A toothpick should come out clean from the middle once the cake is done.

Other apple recipes

  • Impossibly Easy Apple Pie
  • Amish Apple Cake
  • Apple Oatmeal Pie
whole wheat apple coffee cake slice with cinnamon sticks

Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Audrey
This whole wheat apple cake is that can be made in just one bowl. It is truly a simple but delicious recipe.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch pan well greased

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups cored, chopped, and peeled apples about 3 medium apples
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs slightly beaten
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Next add the eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
  • Mix well with a hand-mixer until everything is well combined.
  • Gently mix in the apple pieces.
  • Add the nuts (if desired). I placed mine on top but you can stir them in.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (with pecans)Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Pat says

    March 23, 2024 at 3:41 pm

    I really like this recipe, although I ended up cutting out the white sugar completely. By the time I got the brown sugar in it seemed like too much. It baked just fine and is honestly still pretty sweet. Next time I’m going to try adding walnuts 🙂

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  2. Jerika says

    June 13, 2022 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    I love this whole wheat apple coffee cake, it’s perfect for my coffee indeed. Thanks!:)

    Reply
  3. abbie says

    November 25, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    This looks like the perfect autumn dish!

    Reply
  4. Jen @ Jen Bradley | MOMS says

    May 20, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Yum! I absolutely love cooking and baking with whole wheat! If only I could find some at the grocery store. Can’t wait to try this soon.

    Reply
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