Sugar-Free Apple Cake – One-Bowl & No Mixer Needed

This sugar-free apple cake is naturally sweetened with honey and comes together in just one bowl — no mixer required! It’s soft, aromatic, and perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a healthy dessert.

Sugar-Free Apple Cake – One-Bowl & No Mixer Needed

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Calories

210

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Fluffy apple cake with honey, made in one bowl, without refined sugar, and ready in under an hour.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 3-4 3-4 Apples

• 150 g 1/2 cup Honey

• 200 g 1 2/3 cup All-purpose Flour

• 17 g 1 3/7 tbsp Baking Powder

• 2 2 Vanillin Capsules

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 4 4 Large Eggs (or 5 small)

• 100 g 3.5 oz Butter (or margarine)

How to make Sugar-Free Apple Cake

• In a bowl, add the eggs and honey and mix lightly.
• Add the butter (or margarine), vanilla capsules, a pinch of salt, and mix well.
• Add the flour, baking powder, and mix well again.
• Peel the apples, remove the cores, slice thinly with a mandolin, and add to the mixture.
• Add the cinnamon and mix gently with a spatula.
• Line a 26 cm (10 in) springform pan with parchment paper to prevent leakage.
• Pour in the batter, spread evenly, and tap the pan lightly on the counter.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F), bottom/top heat, for 40–50 minutes.

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A Naturally Sweet Apple Cake

If you love apple desserts but want to avoid refined sugar, this cake is perfect. Sweetened entirely with honey, it’s flavorful, moist, and packed with apple goodness. The cinnamon and vanilla bring warmth, making it ideal for autumn baking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No Refined Sugar: Naturally sweetened with honey.
• One-Bowl Method: Minimal cleanup and no mixer required.
• Soft & Moist: Apples keep the cake tender and juicy.

Tips for Best Results

• Use sweet apples like Gala or Fuji for more natural sweetness.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing for a clean cut.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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