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Whole Wheat Cake

NOTE: This recipe makes 1 layer. Double it (and use 2 cake pans) if you want a layered cake with filling in the middle. Each layer will be approximately 1 inch high, give or take a little.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Tiffany McCauley

Equipment

  • 9 inch cake pan (2 pans if you want a layered cake)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (affiliate link)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil (or any light flavored oil)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Then spray the inside of the pan, including the parchment with a light coat of oil from an oil sprayer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined.
  • Whisk in all other ingredients.
  • Pour batter in to cake pan and bake for 26-30 minutes. A knife or cake tester should pull our clean.
  • Allow to cool. Run a plastic knife around the edge to separate cake from pan and then remove.
  • If you made a second layer, cover one cake with filling or frosting and place the second cake on top.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg