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Moist Apple Cider Cake with Almond Flour (Dairy Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A moist, flavorful cake made with reduced apple cider and almond flour, topped with a rich caramel sauce. Perfect for a dairy-free treat that combines warm spices and fruity sweetness.

Ingredients

Reduced Apple Cider

  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 3 TBSP coconut sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 1 egg egg

Frosting & Sauce

  • 1/2 cup palm shortening
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt sea salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pan and line with parchment.
  • Simmer apple cider until reduced to 1/2 cup, then cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients; in a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients. Combine and pour into pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by mixing shortening, tapioca starch, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Make caramel sauce by simmering coconut cream, sugar, and salt until thickened. Frost cake and drizzle caramel on top.

Notes

Ensure apple cider is reduced properly for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, cake, Dairy-Free