Adapted from a children's story my son read. I made the recipe healthier by reducing the number of eggs in half and substituting flax seed gel, and reducing the amount of added sugar by using more unsweetened applesauce. I also made this gluten-free and added whole grain goodness by using almond flour and a gluten-free whole grain flour mix. If you wish to make a whole cake, use a 10-inch tube pan.
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time35minutes
Ingredients
4large applesI used MacIntosh, peeled, chopped
1tablespoonlemon juice
2teaspoonscinnamon
2eggs
2tablespoonsground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water
1cupraw coconut sugar plus 2 tablespoons
1 1/2cupsunsweetened applesauce
1tablespoonvanilla
1 1/2cupsalmond flour
1 1/2cupsgluten-free flourI used King Arthur Gluten-Free Whole Grain Flour Mix
3 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cuporange juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Sprinkle apples with lemon juice.
Mix together cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, blend eggs and flaxseed/water mixture together. Gradually beat in sugar, then add applesauce and vanilla.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to batter, alternating with orange juice. Add apples and mix well.
Fill muffin tins halfway. Sprinkle on some of the cinnamon sugar. Add some more batter and end with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.
Bake 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.