Description
This Einkorn Apple Cake is a delicious and wholesome treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with nutritious einkorn flour, fresh apples, and warm spices, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to whip up for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups einkorn flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together einkorn flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add yogurt, oil, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Stir in the chopped apples and nuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake stays moist for several days and is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
