Description
This Walnut Cinnamon Cake is a moist, gluten-free dessert made with almond flour, walnuts, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s perfect for cozy gatherings, afternoon tea, or a wholesome treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240g almond flour (2 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 120g maple syrup (1/2 cup)
- 60g coconut oil, melted (1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60ml unsweetened almond milk (1/4 cup)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- For the Glaze:
- 30g maple syrup (2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by heating maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a small saucepan until smooth.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and moist.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup.
- Soaking walnuts enhances flavor and moisture.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Walnut Cinnamon Cake, Gluten-Free Cake, Almond Flour Cake, Healthy Dessert, Maple Walnut Cake