Description
A delicious, lower-carb almond flour cake filled with moist, diced apples, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla plus 1 tsp almond extract)
- 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or coconut flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 cups peeled, diced apples (about 2–3 medium apples)
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the almond flour, cornstarch (or coconut flour), baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gently incorporate the whipped egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate them.
- Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, top with sliced almonds, and sprinkle turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. For long-term storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and foil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple cake, almond flour, gluten-free dessert, healthy cake, baking recipe