Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
• Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Apples, peeled and diced - 2 cups
• Eggs - 2 large
• Honey - ½ cup
• Unsweetened applesauce - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped walnuts (optional) - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and add honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4.

   Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. 5.

   Fold the diced apples and walnuts (if using) into the batter.

6. 6.

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

7. 7.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Facts