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5 from 2 votes

Olive Oil Apple Cake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup maple sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain
  • ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping

  • 2 cups peeled cored and diced apples, about 3 medium
  • cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple pie spice or cinnamon

Glaze (optional)

  • ¼ cup coconut butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2-4 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325° and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the apple topping first. In a medium bowl, combine the apples, coconut sugar, and apple pie spice (or cinnamon). Stir until apples are well coated. Set aside until cake is made.
  • Make the cake. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, maple sugar, salt and baking soda. Stir to combine. Add in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup and vnailla. Stir until well mixed and dough is formed. Scoop into prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with apple mixture, pressing the apples in slightly.
  • Bake 45-50 mnutes, until edges are lightly brown and the center is set.
  • Glaze if desired. Make sure coconut butter is liquidy, you may need to microwave it for 30 seconds and stir it well. Combine the coconut butter, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl and stir well. Drizzle over the cake. Store cake covered in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg