Description
Moist, fluffy almond flour apple cake that’s gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and packed with tender apple chunks and warming spices. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s a healthier indulgence everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled or unpeeled)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Toss diced apples with lemon juice and fold into wet ingredients.
- Combine wet mixture with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with nuts (optional).
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with whipped cream/yogurt.
Notes
For nut-free, omit walnuts or pecans.
Substitute apples with pears for variation.
Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 210 kcal
