Naturally sweet, rich, and moist, this Flourless Apple Cinnamon Cake uses almond flour and fresh grated apples to achieve an incredibly tender crumb. It bakes up golden brown with warm cinnamon flavor in every slice!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Naturally Gluten-Free & Grain-Free: Made with nutrient-dense almond flour instead of refined wheat flour.
Moist & Tender Texture: Fresh grated apple and Greek yogurt create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb.
Naturally Sweetened: Free of refined sugars—sweetened gently with maple syrup or honey.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
8-inch Springform or Cake Pan: For clean baking and easy removal.
Box Grater: Perfect for finely grating the medium apple into the batter.
Ingredients
2 cups (200g) Almond flour
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Salt
1 medium Apple, finely grated (plus 1/2 sliced apple for topping, optional)
3 large Eggs (or 3 flax eggs for a vegan option)
1/2 cup (120ml) Pure maple syrup or raw honey
1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
4. Combine & Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the finely grated medium apple.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula (top with thinly sliced apples if desired). Bake for 35 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
6. Cool & Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with extra cinnamon or powdered sweetener before serving!
Chef’s Tips
Grate, Don’t Chop: Grating the apple spreads the moisture evenly throughout the almond flour batter so every bite stays tender.
Cover If Browning Too Fast: Because almond flour browns quickly, loosely tent the top of the pan with foil after 25 minutes if it looks dark before the center sets.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Slice / 8 Yield)
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: ~230 kcal
Protein: 7g
Net Carbs: 14g
Fat: 15g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How should I store this flourless cake?
Because of the fresh apple and yogurt content, store leftovers wrapped in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze sliced portions for up to 2 months!