Spiced Apple and Almond Cake

Bursting with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this Spiced Apple and Almond Cake is the ultimate autumnal dessert. Made with a mix of all-purpose flour and ground almonds, this cake boasts an irresistibly moist texture and a nutty richness. Juicy chunks of Granny Smith apple provide bursts of tart sweetness, while a topping of sliced almonds adds a subtle crunch. Lightly sweetened with granulated and brown sugar and enhanced by the creamy notes of unsweetened applesauce, every bite feels like a cozy celebration of fall's finest produce. Perfect for pairing with a hot cup of tea or coffee, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for gatherings or simply savoring at home. Plus, the optional dusting of powdered sugar gives it a pretty, bakery-style finish that will impress every guest. Ready in just over an hour, this dessert is sure to become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 g All-purpose flour
• 100 g Ground almonds
• 150 g Granulated sugar
• 50 g Light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 1.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 120 g Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 100 ml Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 50 g Sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake tin and line the base with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold the diced apples into the batter evenly.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3766.8

Total Fat 189.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 820.0mg	0%
Sodium 1887.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 478.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.0g	0%
Total Sugars 276.2g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 618.6mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 2221.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 48.9%