Description
This almond flour apple cake is moist, nutty, and warmly spiced with cinnamon. Naturally sweet and gluten-free, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
A pinch of nutmeg enhances the warm spice flavor.
Lemon zest can be added for brightness.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
Reheat briefly in the microwave or bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
