Apple Cake, Grain-Free Morning

By seamline

This recipe can be whipped up using any type of apple. That’s right – you can pull any apple out of your refrigerator right now and make a delicious grain-free cake. The main reason the apple is the recipe is to add sweetness and nutrients. The cinnamon and nutmeg add spice giving you the combination of flavors you find in most apple pies.

This one-bowl recipe for apple cake is quick to make and packed with healthy fats and protein. It’s naturally grain-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. You can make this cake in extra batches and freeze them for future use. You can also divvy out the batter into muffin cups for a quick to-go breakfast. This mild-tasting cake is subtly sweet, ideal with morning coffee. It’s nutritious, filling and delicious for breakfast--a must-try for anyone who loves apple coffee cake. For additional nutrients and texture, add a handful of raisins and chopped nuts (if tolerated).
Going Gluten-FreeNovember 25, 2017
Contributor Chrystal Carver (glutenfreepalate.com) is author of Sweet & Simple Gluten-Free Baking: Irresistible Classics in 10 Ingredients or Less (Inkwater Press).

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour (or almond meal)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 medium apple, cored and shredded (skin on)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Grease a 9-inch round glass pan or line a cupcake pan with 10 paper liners; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add eggs, oil, and honey. Stir in the shredded apple.
4. For cake: Use a spatula and scrape the batter into your prepared glass pan. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or the freezer.
5. For muffins: Pour batter (about 1/4 cup) into 10 paper liners . Bake for 25-27 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or the freezer.