Heart-Healthy Almond Cake
Indulge guilt-free with our Heart-Healthy Almond Cake, a wholesome dessert packed with nourishing ingredients and bursting with flavor! This tender, moist cake combines protein-rich almond flour and fiber-filled whole wheat flour to create a base that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Enhanced by the natural sweetness of organic honey, unsweetened applesauce, and the bright zing of lemon zest, each bite feels refreshingly light yet decadent. With slivered almonds added for a delightful crunch and almond milk to ensure rich creaminess, this cake is perfect for a balanced, heart-friendly lifestyle. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for a quick but elegant treat. Serve it as an afternoon snack, part of brunch, or a post-dinner dessert that’s as good for your health as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams almond flour
- 50 grams whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 125 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
- 100 grams organic honey
- 3 large eggs
- 80 milliliters almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 30 grams slivered almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to mix all dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, organic honey, and eggs until well combined.
Add almond milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until the mixture is just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle slivered almonds evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice the cake and serve. Enjoy this heart-healthy almond cake as a delightful treat anytime!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1935 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 748 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
