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Apple Almond Cake (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
5 from 3 votes

Apple Almond Cake (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

This apple almond cake is made with just a few simple ingredients and has a very delicate apple and almond flavor. It is paleo and gluten-free too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • 6 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups apple Granny Smith, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves

Instructions

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  1. Stir together 3 cups almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to beat together 1 1/2 cup coconut sugar and 1/2 cup melted coconut oil until well combined. Mix in 6 eggs (1 at a time), beating well after each one then beat in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp almond extract.
  3. Add almond flour mixture and continue to mix on low speed until blended. Fold in chopped apples and pour cake batter into a greased 9" (8" will work as well) springform. Top with slivered almonds.
  4. Bake 45 - 50 min at 350˚F. Cool in pan 10 minutes then run a dull knife around edges of cake to loosen cake. Transfer to a serving platter, serve warm or at room temperature.
  5. Warm apricot preserves in a small pan over medium heat until it breaks down. Using a cooking brush, brush the top of the cake with the warm apricot preserve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 94mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.