Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds
Take a bite of this comforting Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds - it's like a warm hug on a cold day! The crunchy almonds and sweet apples are a match made in heaven, and the caramelized topping is the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a cozy dessert!
Are you ready for a cozy and comforting slice of deliciousness that is sure to cure any sweet-tooth blues? Introducing my Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds!
This scrumptious cake is a cozy treat of spiced almond and apple flavors, with a caramelized topping for an extra special treat. The moist and fluffy texture of the cake will tantalize your taste buds, while the crunchy topping is the perfect contrast that brings all the flavors together.
The best part? All the ingredients for my Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds are simple and wholesome - olive oil, maple syrup, eggs, apple sauce, almonds and a few other spices - bringing together a cake that's not only delicious but also really good for you!
So why not give this delightful Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds recipe a go - I promise it's worth its weight in gold! Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds recipe:
It's full of flavor: This Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds is warm, cozy and full of cinnamon and apple flavor. It's easy to make and so delicious, you won't be able to resist a second slice!
It's healthy: This cake is healthier than most desserts, made with almond flour, olive oil, and maple syrup. The topping is made with just a few ingredients and is low in sugar.
It's versatile: It can be served warm as a dessert with a dollop of Greek yogurt, or cold with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also top it with caramelized peach or plum, cherry compote, or any kind of berry that’s cooked with a bit of water and maple syrup.
Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds
Take a bite of this comforting Apple Comfort Cake with Almonds - it's like a warm hug on a cold day! The crunchy almonds and sweet apples are a match made in heaven, and the caramelized topping is the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a cozy dessert!
Ingredients
- 125ml (½ cup) olive oil
- 140g (½ cup) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 eggs
- 130g (1/2 cup) apple sauce (shop-bought or homemade)
- 185g (2 cups) ground almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 apple, skin-on, cored and diced
- tiny splash olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5, and grease a 20cm springform tin and line the bottom with baking parchment.
- Step 2: Utilizing an electric stand mixer or hand blender, blend the oil and maple syrup for 30 seconds. Add in the eggs and mix for an additional minute prior to adding the applesauce and blending for another 30 seconds. Place in the ground almonds, baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and cinnamon, blend for 30 seconds and the batter is completed. Pour the mixture into the pan, and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the top is a rich golden brown, the cake is detaching from the sides, and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Step 3: As the cake cooks, prepare the topping. Heat a small frying pan, and gently cook the apple together with the remaining topping 'ingredients' and a pinch of salt until the apple is soft and lightly caramelized. When the cake is done, place the caramelized apple chunks as a garnish on top of the cake. As an alternative, you could use chunks of caramelized peach or plum, cherry compote or any kind of berry cooked with a bit of water and maple syrup. Serve either warm as a dessert with a dollop of Greek yogurt or cold with a cup of tea or coffee.
