Description
This moist gluten-free walnut cinnamon cake is a naturally sweetened dessert made with almond flour, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts. It’s topped with a warm maple glaze and perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat with tea.
Ingredients
240g almond flour (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
120g maple syrup (1/2 cup)
60g coconut oil, melted (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60ml unsweetened almond milk (1/4 cup)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Glaze:
30g maple syrup (2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9‑inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, make the glaze by gently heating maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a small saucepan until smooth.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra spice.
Mix in orange zest for a citrus twist.
Top the cake with extra chopped walnuts before baking for added crunch.
Pecans can be used instead of walnuts.
Oat milk works well as a nut-free, dairy-free alternative to almond milk.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Freeze individually wrapped slices for longer storage; reheat in microwave or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
