Apple Squares Snack Recipe

This adopted recipe is a quick and easy apple snack cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! The batter is surprisingly stiff, but trust us, it results in deliciously moist and flavorful squares. We've omitted the nuts for a nut-free version (easily added back in!), making it a wonderfully simple treat that disappears fast! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 334.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Apple Squares Snack

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Sugar
  • Egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended), peeled, cored, and diced
  • Nuts

How to Make Apple Squares Snack

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the apples and cinnamon.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

40g

Carbs

14g

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