Description
This healthy birthday cake is moist, delicious, and perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Made with wholesome ingredients, it provides a guilt-free way to indulge in a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
- Frosting of choice (Greek yogurt, coconut cream, or low-sugar frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your choice of frosting and enjoy your healthy birthday cake!
Notes
- Feel free to add fruit or nuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- For a lower-calorie frosting, use Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of honey and vanilla.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
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