Bolo de Maçã

Bolo de Maçã is a delightful vegan Brazilian apple cake that is moist, fragrant, and perfect for breakfast. This dish combines the sweetness of apples with warm spices, making it a comforting start to your day.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 120g
• sugar - 80g
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• almond milk - 100ml
• vegetable oil - 30ml
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• apple - 1 medium, peeled and chopped
• walnuts - 30g, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apple and walnuts (if using) gently.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from apples, which aids digestion.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-friendly.

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