Instant Pot Weight Watchers Apple Cake
This Instant Pot Weight Watchers Apple Cake is going to become a family favorite this fall! With tons of apples at a great price due to the seasonal harvest, it is a perfect time to make a batch of this cake recipe.
You can easily slice this into portion sizes, and serve up for breakfast, a sweet treat, or even a snack! You can make tons of great recipes in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Weight Watchers Apple Cake
This Instant Pot “pot in pot” method of cooking a cake is a great way to free up your oven during the busy holiday season. It’s also a great way to keep your house cool if cooking a cake in the summer months. We are using classic fall flavors with combining the fresh apples, applesauce, and of course cinnamon to create a delicious and moist cake you are going to love.
This apple cake recipe makes 8 servings at only 4 WW points each. This is a great lower point and satisfying recipe that everyone will love without sacrificing flavor!
Courtesy WW Point Calculation
- Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
- Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
- Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.
If you want another delicious apple recipe for Weight Watchers try out Weight Watchers Apple Crisp!
Ingredients for Apple Cake Recipe
2 cups flour 1 cup oats 1/2 cup sugar substitute suitable for baking 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups apples, diced (we used honeycrisp) 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (you can use original or vanilla as long as unsweetened).
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Directions for Apple Cake Recipe
Place the trivet and 1 cup water into Instant Pot liner. Spray a bowl or dish that fits into your Instant Pot with non-stick spray. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Pour into prepared bowl or dish and place onto trivet inside Instant Pot liner. Place the Instant Pot lid and set to seal. Set to Cake function for 25 minutes. Allow to cook, and when complete, NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure, remove and serve.
Instant Pot Weight Watchers Apple Cake
Makes 8 Servings 4 WW points per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute suitable for baking
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups apples, diced (we used honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, you can use original or vanilla as long as unsweetened
Instructions
- Place the trivet and 1 cup water into Instant Pot liner.
- Spray a bowl or dish that fits into your Instant Pot with non-stick spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pour into prepared bowl or dish and place onto trivet inside Instant Pot liner.
- Place the Instant Pot lid and set to seal.
- Set to Cake function for 25 minutes. Allow to cook, and when complete, NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes.
- Release remaining pressure, remove and serve.
Alternate Cooking Method: Note: This can be made in the oven when cooked at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. You can also make this in larger batches, and freeze in an airtight container or storage bag for up to 4 months. As you can see, this is a great option for those times you want a yummy apple muffin or cake. This rich and moist apple cake recipe is easy to make in your Instant Pot and fits readily into your Weight Watchers plan. More Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes:
Can I make this in a regular oven? I don’t have an instapot.
Thanks! Here is an oven apple cake recipe to try https://simple-nourished-living.com/healthy-harvest-fresh-apple-cake-recipe/
I cooked this in my 3 quart Instant Pot Duo Nova. I halved the recipe and cooked it in a 6-inch cake tin. I don’t have a cake setting, so just cooked it on the pressure cook setting for 25 minutes. It came out perfectly cooked. I hope this helps!
@Tracey Purdie,
I did exactly the same as you and cooked it in my Instant Pot Ultra 3 quart. I wasn’t sure how long to cook it and on which setting so I was happy when I found your post and mine is now cooked perfectly also.
Thanks for the help.
Can non-fat milk be used?
I think non fat will work just fine. Thanks
What could I use as a substitute for the oats? I’m allergic to those. Sounds delicious. I want to give it a try! My Instant Pot isn’t being used much!
I am not sure what to tell you. I’ve never tried substitutes. Thanks
Yikes. This was the worst thing I’ve ever tasted in my life. It went straight to the compost.
Where on earth do you find a bowl that can hold 6+ cups of ingredients and fits in your instapot??? Can I just make this in the instapot itself with out this mysterious bowl that fits everything?
@ash, I bought a tube cake pan on Amazon that fit in my 8qt Instant pot
Not sure what went wrong but 1/2 c applesauce and 1/2 cup milk does not make a cake base!! Did I miss something in the recipe? I even put more milk in it before baking. ????
HI Laurie, Here are all the ingredients listed in the recipe. Thanks!
2 cups flour
1 cup oats
1/2 cup sugar substitute suitable for baking
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups apples diced
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk you can use original or vanilla as long as unsweetened
2 cup of flour it’s too much?
There are 2 cups of flour because it’s a dense cake. Thanks for the feedback.
Can I use 1 cup of regular flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour in this apple recipe. Thank you for your time.
It will be a bit dryer with the whole wheat flour but should be fine. Adjust the points if you are doing the WW program.
This is so delicious. I have made this 3 times now. Thanks for a yummy recipe.
I just made it this afternoon, and am eating a piece right now. It’s DELICIOUS!!! Totally worth the WW Points!
In the video, it shows 1/4 cup sugar added. In the written recipe, no sugar is listed. I made cake as written (no sugar). It came out extremely dry and tasteless. Please correct written version to include the sugar.
Thanks Deb! That is a post from a recipe contributor to our site. I will get that clarified for you ASAP!
What setting would I cook this on if I don’t have a cake setting on my instant pot?
Hello and thanks for stopping by. I am not sure how to answer that because this recipe was only made with the cake setting on my IP. Sorry I couldn’t help. Thank you! Michele