Maple Walnut Spice Cake for Healthy Weight Gain

Maple Walnut Spice Cake for Healthy Weight Gain

Servings

8

slicesPrep time

10

minutesCooking time

30-35

minutesCalories

300-350

kcal

This Maple Walnut Spice Cake is a deliciously wholesome treat designed for healthy weight gain. With the natural sweetness of maple syrup, the richness of walnuts, and a blend of warming spices, this cake offers a nutritious boost in calories and protein. It’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while supporting your health goals.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

  

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, applesauce (or Greek yogurt), almond milk, and vanilla extract.
• Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully combined, then stir in the chopped walnuts.

  

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

How to Make Maple Walnut Spice Cake

Note:

• For added moisture, you can use mashed banana or pumpkin in place of the applesauce. Enjoy with a light drizzle of extra maple syrup or a dollop of Greek yogurt!