🍏 No Sugar, No Oil, No Milk, No Yogurt Apple Raisin Cake 🍎
A wholesome, moist cake sweetened naturally with fruit! Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or a light dessert. Loaded with apples and raisins, this cake is soft, lightly chewy, and full of comforting flavors—without any added sugar or dairy.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 8–10 slices)
- 2 cups grated apples (about 2 large, peeled and cored)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup semolina (suji) – optional for texture
- 1/2 cup raisins (or chopped dates for variation)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 orange or 1/4 cup fresh apple juice (for natural moisture and sweetness)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a cake pan (8-inch round).
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until slightly frothy.
- Add the grated apples, orange/apple juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, semolina (if using), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Fold in the raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Optionally, add extra raisins or apple slices on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
🧁 Notes
- The natural sweetness from apples and raisins is enough, but feel free to add 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup if needed.
- Use red apples for more sweetness or green apples for a tangier flavor.
- This cake has a soft, pudding-like texture — best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
✅ Tips
- For a nuttier twist, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds.
- Don’t overbake — the moisture from apples keeps it soft; overbaking can dry it out.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Warm slightly before serving.
🍽️ Servings
- Servings: 8–10 slices
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Slice, Approx.)
- Calories: 120–140 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fat: 2–3g (mainly from eggs & optional nuts)
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g (natural from fruits)
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Note: Values vary depending on flour type and apple variety.
🌟 Benefits
- ✅ No added sugar – naturally sweetened
- ✅ Dairy-free & oil-free
- ✅ Full of fiber & antioxidants from apples and raisins
- ✅ Low calorie, perfect for healthy snacking
- ✅ Great for weight-conscious diets and kids!
❓Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes! Replace eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water). It’ll be slightly denser.
Q: Can I use gluten-free flour?
A: Yes, a gluten-free baking blend works well. Avoid using only almond flour, or it may crumble.
Q: How do I make it extra moist?
A: Use juicy apples and don’t skip the juice (orange or apple). You can also mash 1/2 banana into the batter.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or microwave before eating.
Q: Is this diabetic-friendly?
A: It’s relatively low-GI due to the fiber and absence of added sugars, but portion control is key.