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Single Mom’s Delight: Healthier Bundt Cake with a Nutritious Twist

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or any fruit of your choice)
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) for added crunch

For the Glaze (optional):

  • ¼ cup powdered erythritol or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbsp water (as needed)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or use a non-stick spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in Fruit: Gently fold in the blueberries and nuts if using.
  6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Glaze (Optional): For the glaze, whisk together the powdered erythritol or coconut sugar with lemon juice and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy a nutritious, delicious bundt cake that’s perfect for busy moms!

This recipe uses whole grain flour and Greek yogurt to increase the nutritional value while keeping the cake moist and flavorful. Enjoy!

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