Cozy Almond Oatmeal Apple Cake (No Flour!)
Fall Baking Delight: Almond Oatmeal Apple Cake – Absolutely No Flour!
Indulge in a guilt-free, wholesome fall baking experience with this flourless cake! Crafted with warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, and featuring the star ingredient – fresh autumn apples – this cake is a showstopper that excels in taste, health, and visual appeal. It’s the perfect comforting treat to enjoy as the weather cools.
Ingredients- 100g Almond Flour
- 100g Oat Flour
- 100g Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature for at least 3 hours
- 3 Eggs, at room temperature
- 70g Sugar (granulated or brown)
- 1 Apple, fresh
- 3g Ground Ginger
- 5g Ground Cinnamon
- Lemon zest or a few drops of lemon oil for freshness
- 1g Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Ensure your butter is properly softened by leaving it at room temperature for at least 3 hours until it’s pliable. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, room-temperature eggs, almond flour, oat flour, sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, lemon zest (or oil), and salt. For a smoother cake texture, consider sifting the dry ingredients before adding them to the bowl.
Step 2
Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until a smooth, creamy batter forms. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is evenly incorporated and to avoid any lumps.
Step 3
Wash the apple thoroughly, then peel it. Slice the apple thinly, aiming for a thickness of about 0.5 cm. Thin slices will bake more evenly and integrate beautifully into the cake.
Step 4
Grease your cake pan with a thin layer of softened butter, then lightly dust it with flour (since this is a flourless cake, you can use rice flour or almond flour for dusting). This step helps prevent the cake from sticking. If you’re using a well-seasoned non-stick pan, you might be able to skip this step.
Step 5
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the batter, creating a decorative pattern. You can overlap the slices or arrange them in any design you like to enhance the cake’s appearance.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a skewer or toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean with no wet batter. Baking times can vary depending on your oven. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before attempting to remove it, allowing it to set properly.
