Paleo Apple Cake Recipe
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Paleo Apple Cake Recipe
Description
This Paleo Apple Cake Recipe uses almond flour as the base, mixed with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to create a spiced dry mix. Wet ingredients include eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Thin slices of apple are folded into the batter, distributing fruit throughout. The cake is baked in a prepared springform or cake pan, lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
The resulting cake has a moist, tender crumb and a warm cinnamon aroma, with pockets of soft baked apple adding texture and sweetness. The use of almond flour gives the cake a denser, moist texture compared to wheat flour cakes. Cooling and resting the cake after baking allows moisture to redistribute and the cake to firm up for easier slicing.
This cake is suitable as a snack or dessert and can be sliced to serve multiple people. Its almond and apple flavors make it comforting and flavorful without traditional flour or refined sugars. It can be served plain or with toppings like nut butters or whipped cream if desired.
The cake freezes well when sliced and separately wrapped with parchment paper between pieces and stored in an airtight bag, maintaining freshness for up to three months. Storing it wrapped or in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge preserves moistness and slows spoilage without causing sogginess.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour 8.4 oz.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 egg large, at room temperature
- ½ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple medium-sized (5 oz. or so) - Thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F degrees. Generously grease an 8-inch springform pan or a cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: Mix almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl until no lumps remain.
- Whisk wet ingredients: Whisk together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a bowl until emulsified.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients: Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples: Add the thinly sliced apples in and fold them in until they are equally distributed within the batter.
- Transfer the batter to a pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan. Using the back of a spatula spread it evenly throughout the pan. Sprinkle with thinly sliced almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes*.
- Let it rest & cool: Let it rest 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Allow the cake to rest and cool for at least 45 minutes after baking for optimal moistness and easier slicing.
- Freeze sliced cake with parchment paper between pieces in an airtight bag for up to 3 months.
- Store in an airtight container or wrapped in parchment on the counter for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Avoid wrapping in plastic wrap to prevent soggy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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