Apple and Cinnamon Porridge Cake
Apple and Cinnamon Porridge Cake is a easy French recipe that serves 3. 316 calories per serving. Recipe by Hervé Cuisine on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $3.10 total, $1.03 per serving
Ingredients
- 120 g Gluten‑free certified rolled oats
- 120 ml Plant milk (unsweetened soy milk)
- 30 g Brown sugar (or substitute: maple syrup, coconut sugar)
- 1 c. à café Ground cinnamon
- 1 moyenne Apple (peeled and grated)
- 30 g Almond puree (no added sugar)
- 1 Egg (at room temperature)
- 30 g Apple slices for decoration (cut into a rose pattern (optional))
- 1 c. à café Apricot jam (for glazing (optional))
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
Grate the apple, measure the rolled oats, plant milk, sugar, cinnamon, almond puree and the egg.
Time: PT5M
Hydrate the oats
In the bowl, pour the rolled oats and plant milk, add the sugar and cinnamon, then stir lightly.
Time: PT3M
Incorporate the binders
Add the almond puree, beaten egg and grated apple, mix until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
Time: PT4M
Prepare the pan
Lightly grease a 16 cm pan or line it with parchment paper, pour in the batter, smooth the surface and arrange the apple slices in a rose pattern. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon.
Time: PT3M
Cooking
Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. Cook the cake 18‑20 minutes until golden and a knife comes out clean.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 180°C
Cool and serve
Let the cake rest 10 minutes in the pan, then unmold. Optionally drizzle apricot jam before serving.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 316
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: gluten‑free (if certified oats), vegetarian, high in fiber, high in protein, low-calorie, high-fiber
Allergens: egg, almond, soy
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Gluten‑free certified rolled oats: quinoa flakes, buckwheat flakes
- Instead of Plant milk (unsweetened soy milk): almond milk, oat milk
- Instead of Brown sugar: maple syrup, coconut sugar, sweetener
- Instead of Ground cinnamon: apple‑cinnamon spice blend
- Instead of Apple: applesauce, grated pear
- Instead of Almond puree (no added sugar): hazelnut butter, peanut butter
- Instead of Egg: banana puree (½ banana), applesauce (¼ cup)
- Instead of Apricot jam: strawberry jam
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese grater or microplane
- Whisk or fork
- Silicone spatula
- 16 cm cake pan
- Air fryer
- Knife and cutting board
- Parchment paper (optional)
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Properly hydrate the rolled oats with the liquid.
- Mix without over‑working the batter.
- Do not exceed the cooking time to avoid drying out.
Chef Tips from the Video
- Use certified gluten‑free rolled oats to ensure no wheat traces.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with ¼ cup applesauce or ½ mashed banana.
- A light drizzle of warm maple syrup over the hot cake adds a gourmand shine.
Troubleshooting
The cake is too dry
Check the cooking time; reduce by 2‑3 minutes or add 1‑2 tablespoons of plant milk to the batter.
The cake didn't rise
Ensure the egg is at room temperature and well beaten; do not over‑mix the batter.
The top remains pale
Increase the temperature by 5 °C or extend cooking by 2‑3 minutes while monitoring.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze up to 1 month.
Room temperature: At room temperature up to 1 day maximum, protected from moisture.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Prepare the batter the night before and keep it in the refrigerator, bake the same day.
- The portions can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.
- Apricot jam can be replaced with a drizzle of honey.
Last updated: August 21, 2026






