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Paleo apple cake recipe

Paleo Apple Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Author: Teresa Cutter
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Paleo
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4.72 from 7 votes
Calories: 282kcal
This delicious paleo apple cake recipe is a classic dessert with a healthy twist. Perfect for afternoon tea and birthday parties, this moist and fluffy sweet treat is dairy-free and grain-free.

Ingredients 

  • 200 g almond meal 7 oz. / 2 cups
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder gluten-free
  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil or macadamia nut oil, 2 oz. / 1/4 cup
  • 90 g raw honey 3 oz. / 1/4 cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest from one orange
  • 2 large red apples skin on, diced
  • Flaked almonds to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 160 C fan-forced (320 F).
  • Combine almond meal, baking powder, olive oil, honey, vanilla, eggs and orange zest.
  • Mix through until well combined.
  • Fold in the apples.
  • Prepare a 20-cm (8”) lined baking tin, making sure the base and sides of the tin are lined.
  • Press the batter firmly into the tin.
  • Garnish with flaked almonds.
  • Bake for 60-80 minutes.
  • Rest in the tin for 30 minutes before removing and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: Apple cake, healthy baking, apple recipes, Dessert, Gluten-Free Cake, Sweets
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