Maple Walnut Cake

This Maple Walnut Cake is a delightful combination of rich maple flavor and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a cozy dessert. It is dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions, while still being indulgently sweet and satisfying.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 120 grams
• maple syrup - 80 ml
• unsweetened almond milk - 60 ml
• vegetable oil - 30 ml
• walnuts - 30 grams, chopped
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two small ramekins or a mini cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins or mini cake pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
• Maple syrup contains antioxidants and may have a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.

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