Almond Flour Apple Spice Cake
A delicious and healthy gluten-free dessert celebrating the flavors of fall with almond flour and apples, enhanced by warm spices.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1.5 cups peeled and diced apples
- 3 large eggs can be substituted for flaxseed eggs for a vegan option
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated for stronger flavor
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. You can also dust with powdered sugar or add a drizzle of caramel.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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