Cinnamon Apple Cake

This Cinnamon Apple Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that highlights the sweet and tart flavors of fresh apples, perfectly balanced with aromatic cinnamon. Made dairy-free, it's a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Brown sugar - 80 grams
• Granulated sugar - 20 grams
• Applesauce - 60 ml
• Almond milk (or other dairy-free milk) - 60 ml
• Vegetable oil - 30 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped apple (peeled and cored) - 100 grams
• Chopped walnuts (optional) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apple and walnuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Apples are rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion.
• Cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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