Why You'll Love This Apple Cake

Fresh apples provide natural sweetness and moisture, while honey adds rich flavor without refined sugar. Chia seeds contribute fiber and omega-3s, and cinnamon complements the apples with a warm, comforting aroma.


Benefits

✔ Naturally sweetened with honey

✔ Rich in fiber from apples and chia seeds

✔ Moist and fluffy texture

✔ Easy one-blender recipe

✔ Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert

What You'll Need

  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour plus 2 teaspoons baking powder)
  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil (optional for extra moisture)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

How to Make It

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round or loaf pan.
  2. Add the apples, eggs, milk, honey, chia seeds, cinnamon, butter (if using), and vanilla to a blender.
  3. Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a bowl and gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

How to Serve

  • Enjoy warm with a drizzle of honey.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt for breakfast.
  • Add fresh apple slices on the side.
  • Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon before serving.

Tips & Notes

✔ Leave the apple skins on for extra fiber if desired.

✔ Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before baking so the chia seeds can absorb moisture.

✔ Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

✔ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

✔ Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.

Fresh, wholesome, and incredibly easy to make, this Blender Apple Honey Cake is a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness of apples while using simple pantry ingredients. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this moist homemade cake is sure to become a family favorite.