HEALTHY (PALEO) APPLE BUNDT CAKES
Paleo Apple Bundt Cakes are yummy! On this Paleo path, you can eat versions of almost anything, including desserts. I often hunt through the kitchen section at our local non-profit thrift shop in search of interesting, rare, or unusual plates, cooking utensils, or equipment super usually available at reasonable rates. I like shopping for these gems to use in my Healthy (Paleo) blogs.
While hunting there a few days ago I happen to find this mini bundt cake pan and decided to try my hand at making Paleo mini bundt cakes. I figured making these desserts might be possible since I had already made delicious banana bread from this same dough, as well.
A Bundt cake is a cake baked in a Bundt pan. The pan shapes the cake (or in this case cakes) into a distinctive doughnut shape. The shape is inspired by a traditional European cake known as Gugelhupf. There is no single recipe for Bundt cake. So my recipe is ideal for our Paleo lifestyle.
WHAT ARE THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF APPLE SAUCE?
My Paleo Apple Bundt Cakes recipe uses apple sauce. Apple sauce is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. It is also a decent source of fiber and vitamin C. Apple sauce is unlikely to spike blood sugar levels. The reason is that the DOH, primarily made with almond flour, helps to slow the digestion of the sugar in the apple sauce, jam, and coconut.
WHAT IS THE TASTE PROFILE OF PALEO APPLE BUNDT CAKES?
What is the taste profile of Paleo Apple Bundt Cakes? I used unsweetened apple sauce to sweeten the mini cakes and to provide moisture. The cakes possess the texture of bread pudding, dense and chewy, and not too sweet. I love the caramelized apricot jam and dusted coconut icing sugar on top.
WHAT BEVERAGE HARMONIZES WITH PALEO APPLE BUNDT CAKES?
To create harmony on the palate you would need a non alcoholic wine sweeter than the dessert. That’s far too much sugar to consume at one time. Monitoring sugar intake is important because it helps prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes, reduces the risk of health issues like obesity and diabetes, and maintains overall well-being. Choose hot tea. You can always pair the flavours of the apple bundt cakes with those in the tea.
Here are five hot tea options that complement the flavors of apple bundt cakes:
Earl Grey Tea: The citrusy notes of bergamot in Earl Grey tea pair well with the sweet and tart flavors of apple bundt cakes.
Chai Tea: The warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves in chai tea complement the autumnal spices often found in apple bundt cakes.
Ceylon Tea: With its brisk and bright flavor profile, Ceylon tea provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of apple bundt cakes.
Green Tea: The delicate, grassy notes of green tea can provide a nice balance to the sweetness of apple bundt cakes, offering a lighter option.
Roasted Almond Tea: This nutty and slightly sweet tea can enhance the nutty flavors sometimes found in apple bundt cakes, creating a harmonious pairing.
WHAT OTHER HEALTHY (PALEO) RECIPES CAN I ENJOY?
PALEO MOM’S CARROT CAKE
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE?
Equipment Needed:
- Food processor or mixer
- Bundt cake pan or mini bundt cake pan
- Cooling rack
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Coffee/spice grinder or blender
- Baking sheet or parchment paper (for grinding coconut)
HOW DO YOU PREPARE PALEO APPLE BUNDT CAKES?
Spray the cake pan with avocado non-stick cooking spray. Add the heaping 2 tablespoons of no sugar added apricot jam. You can use any no sugar added jam.
Spread the jam evenly on the bottom of each pan cavity.
Add about 3 tablespoons of dough to each cavity.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf, comes out clean.
Place a cooling rack over pan. Turn upside down so bundt cakes cake fall onto a cooking rack.
Sprinkle with coconut icing sugar.
PALEO APPLE BUNDT CAKES
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 6 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Indulge in guilt-free Paleo Apple Bundt Cakes. Delightful and healthy, these treats are perfect for your Paleo lifestyle.
Ingredients
Coconut Icing Sugar:
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Topping:
¾ cup no-sugar-added apricot jam
Dough:
1.5 cups almond flour (170 g)
1.5 cups tapioca flour (228 grams)
1 teaspoon sea salt (6 grams)
1 teaspoon Guar Gum (2 grams)
2 eggs1
tablespoon gluten-free baking powder
2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
Instructions
- Place shredded coconut in a Magic Bullet or coffee grinder. Grind into a powdered dust. Transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer all dough ingredients to food processor or mixer. Mx until dough is goowy. Spray your bundt cake tin or mini bundt cake tin with avocado non-stick cooking spray. Add 2 tablespoons of no sugar added apricot jam to each of the bundt cake cups. (Or coat the bottom of a large bundt cake mold with ¾ cup of no sugar added jam.).
- Next add about 3 heaping tablespoons of dough to each cavity. (Or transfer all the dough to the pan.). Transfer pan to oven.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf, comes out clean. Place cooling rack over the tin. Turn over tin onto a cooling rack. Bunt cakes will drop onto the cooling rack. Sprinkle each cake (or the whole cake) with coconut icing sugar. Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
- (Note: The nutritional information provided is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the nutritional accuracy of any recipe on this site. We cannot know what brands you use or how accurately you follow the recipe or what you like to add creatively to the dish. Use the information as a general guideline only.)
- The recipe baking temperature and time is an estimate. Follow your own oven’s temperature and cooking time. It takes a gas oven 10-15 minutes to reach the desired temperature. Electric ovens can take 10 minutes longer than that. The age of your oven will also determine the temperature, time for roasting or baking, and where you want to place your dish in the oven. The bottom of your oven may be hotter than the top, depending on its condition. This also includes where to set your dish under the broiler. So use your own best judgment based on the type, condition, and age of your oven. Prep times will also vary depending on how slow or quickly you like to work.This recipe can be used to make one large bundt cake or made into muffins, using a 6 cup standard sized muffin tin.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: HEALTHY
- Method: BAKING
- Cuisine: DESSERT
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 35
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