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Lumberjack Date Cake

Packed with dates, this cake is rich and moist. Perfect for the holiday season and a real crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pitted Dates
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1.25 cup almond flour
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 cup vegan butter
  • 1 flax-seed egg (1 tbsp ground flax-seed mixed with 3 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 0.25 unsweetened coconut flakes + 1 tbsp
  • 4 apples, sliced and peeled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened natural apple juice

Instructions

  • Cake Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line an 8 or 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small saucepan bring dates and 1 cup water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add baking soda. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, coconut flakes and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, egg, vanilla and date mixture on medium until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture gradually, until well combined.
  • Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Top with apple topping and remaining coconut flakes. Topping instructions below...
  • Apple Topping Instructions: In a small skillet combine ½ cup water, ½ cup unsweetened apple juice and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until apples are tender.