Paleo Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine ground almond flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup oil of choice
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 large eggs, room temperature (or 2 eggs and 1/4 cup applesauce for more apple flavor)
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded granny smith apple
• 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour
• 3 tablespoons oil of choice
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 8...: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 8 X 8 baking pan; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour,...: In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Add oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract...: Add oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Fold in the shredded apple.

5. 5

   Spoon batter evenly into into your prepared pan....: Spoon batter evenly into into your prepared pan. Use the back of the spoon to level it out.

6. 6

   Optional crumb topping: In a small mixing bowl...: Optional crumb topping: In a small mixing bowl mix 1/2 cup almond flour, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 cup coconut sugar. Sprinkle mixture on top of cake, and press down lightly with the back of the spoon.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the center...: Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the center is set.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool for...: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Store in an airtight container at room temperature.