Apple Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup De La Rosa 100% Extra Virgin olive oil (, plus more for preparing the pan)
• 2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large apples (, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups))
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Lightly brush the parchment paper with more olive oil.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add honey, olive oil, and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs. Mix well until everything is combined.

4. 4

   Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly, sprinkle slivered almonds on top of the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then carefully remove the ring around the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.