This whole apple food processor cake is designed to make a cake quickly and simply with no fuss! Designed for lunchboxes and only 6 ingredients (none of which are sugar!) it's the perfect way to get some quick baking done for school lunches. Make this 24 piece cake in under 60 minutes- great for freezing and grab and go lunches.
Why you're going to love this recipe
It's all about the whole apple! Rinsed properly (or buy organic) apple skin adds so much flavour into this cake. We chop out the cores and the base, but aside from that- the apple is going in here peel and all! Straight into the food processor.
Here's why you're going to love this recipe
- no extra added sugar. The fruit contains naturally occurring sugar and so does the yoghurt- so there is no need to add any more
- low crumb- so it's perfect for the lunchbox
- 6 ingredients
- more filling than usual lunchbox treats thanks to the yoghurt and eggs
- doesn't need icing
- stands up to a beating in the lunchbox
- easy to cut into squares
- freezer friendly
- great as a dessert with vanilla ice cream, or drizzle caramel sauce on top!
What goes into the recipe
don't forget to scroll to the recipe card for full ingredients and method
- Apples- I've used pink lady just because of their sweetness, you could use granny smith apples, but you might need to add extra sugar. Medium apples are the best size for this recipe.
- yoghurt- any good natural yoghurt will do- not flavoured- I use my full fat greek yoghurt in it
- butter-unsalted
- eggs- use free range where possible
- cinnamon-this helps with the lack of sugar
- self-raising flour - for convenience- feel free to swap for plain with baking powder/ baking soda- it's a one cup flour to one teaspoon baking powder ratio. Be sure to fold the baking powder through well, or use a whisk to distribute it through the flour.
How to make this recipe
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. Chop the apples so the food processor will be able to process them
- Dump into the food processor large bowl and blitz for approx 40 seconds. We don't want puree- check out image 2
- Add the eggs, yoghurt, butter to the food processor. Process for 15 seconds. Check out the consistency in image 4
- Add the flour and cinnamon, process until smooth (image 5)
- Pour the batter mixture into a lined slice pan (27cm x 17.5cm x 3.5cm) and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees celsius
- Cool on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing
Expert Tips and FAQs
Don't over process, or you will get a separation between the ingredients. The texture doesn't have to end up super smooth, after all you have fruit in there!
Of course! You can freeze this amazing whole apple food processor cake in slices, perfect for the lunchbox. They will defrost in the lunchbox by recess or lunchtime.
Make sure the cake is completely cold before attempting to freeze. You can wrap leftovers in baking paper to ensure they don't stick together in the freezer.
It is for my kids! But if you need it to be sweeter, you can add ⅓ cup sugar to it, or you could ice it. Icing it is a good way to first give it a go, then add more sugar. If you want to ice it, the icing from this cake would work really well: Apple, Carrot and Coconut Cake.
Because we aren't adding any extra sugar, sweeter apples work best, like pink ladies or even royal gala. Really it comes down to personal preference.
More ways with apple
Have you noticed we love apples at Kidgredients? They are always in our lunchboxes, chopped and we love baking and making with them. You know what they say...an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Here are some of our other apple posts:
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Amazing Food Processor Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 3 apples pink lady
- 1 cup natural yoghurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 2 cups self raising flour
- 80 grams butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius. Chop the apples so the food processor will be able to process them
- Dump into the food processor and blitz for approx 40 seconds. We don't want puree- check out image 2 in the post
- Add the eggs, yoghurt, butter to the food processor. Process for 15 seconds. Check out the consistency in image 4
- Add the flour and cinnamon, process until smooth (image 5)
- Pour into a lined slice pan (27cm x 17.5cm x 3.5cm) and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees celsius
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Melinda Gins says
What type of yogurt do you use? Nonfat? Lowfat? Whole fat? Greek?
Kylie says
Hi Melinda, as it says in the post: yoghurt- any good natural yoghurt will do- not flavoured. I use the yoghurt I make in everything, it's a full fat greek.
T says
Loving the two recipes ive tried here so far!
Do you think it might be possible to sub some of the butter with homemade peanut butter here instead?
Kylie says
I've never tried it but you could give it a go! We can't send any nuts to school, hence why I have kept it nut free.
Shelley says
You've thought of EVERYTHING with this recipe! Just a few, simple ingredients ... NO added sugar (yay!), and it all just mixes in the food processor (so easy)! I mean ... even thinking about the fact that its texture makes it perfect to stand up to the beating a normal school lunch bag undergoes. So smart!
Kylie says
Everything has to survive in the lunchbox here- I swear my son plays soccer with his school bag!
Beth says
Yummy! This looks so delicious! I can't wait to give this a try!
Jess says
I have a ton of whole apples to use up. This is perfect! Love that I can throw it in for school lunches while saving some for me to enjoy too!
Kylie says
make sure you save some for you!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This sounds delicious and I love that you use the whole apple! I will definitely be making some of this for the kids lunchboxes.
Kylie says
It's perfect for lunchboxes!
Dolly says
I totally LOVE how this can be made in the food processor! It doesn't get any easier than that!
Kylie says
It sure doesn't! One lot of washing up!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
I really like the idea of not preparing the apples as it takes so much time. Brilliant idea!
Kylie says
It makes it so much quicker!
Kim says
I only have vanilla yogurt at home, would this be ok to use?
Kylie says
Give it a go! It will be a lot sweeter than the original version because vanilla yoghurt contains sugar.
Megan says
Is there a way to make this without a food processor? I have a handheld smoothie maker thing but not a blender or food processor.
Thanks
Kylie says
Not knowing your smoothie maker, I can't really say if it will cope or not, sorry!
Michelle says
This looks so delicious!! Could you recommend a replacement for the butter? Thank you x
Kylie says
Sure, if you want to swap out the butter, you could use coconut oil!
Amanda Marie Boyle says
This is great, even my picky toddler likes it!
Kylie says
That's exactly who it's designed for!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I used to make a similar one but with more spices which my dad loved. This one seems a lot lighter. I have to try it.
Kylie says
It is quite light! It's a favourite around here.
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
This cake looks delicious and sounds really easy to make. I can't wait to give it a try!
Kylie says
So easy to make! That's what makes it so good!
Emma says
Yum! This was thoroughly enjoyed by the toddler AND mum and dad! Will definitely be adding it to our regular snack box rotation.
Thanks for a great recipe, Kylie. 🙂
Jere Cassidy says
Wow, three apples in this cake and no sugar!!! I love the fact you kept the skin on the apples. I rarely ever peel an apple.
Kylie says
It seems such a waste to not use the peel when they contain so much flavour!