Did you all have a wonderful weekend?! I loved our weekend. Pete was finally back in town and it was that perfect kind of fall weather that makes the season my favorite if the whole year. And honestly- the best of fall is these few weeks right now
Before it gets too cold or really starts raining. It was just gorgeous today with the leaves falling and just a little sunshine. I tried to really stop and make a point to enjoy, since things are always so busy and I know this special little pocket of time will be over in a flash.

Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and veganI felt the same way about my girls this weekend. They are just growing up SO fast and I am clinging to this year like it’s a life raft. I feel like “5” is the last time that a kid is really a “little one.” Since Coco turns 6 in a few weeks this feels like the last few moments in this chapter. Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and vegan

When I asked them what they wanted to do on Saturday, and that we could do anything they told me that they wanted to do a Halloween run-through. That means that I spent hours doing makeup and then we had a little photo shoot. Pia put the pictures up on her blog and they are SO CUTE!!!!

Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and veganThen I made totally delicious cardamom apple snack cake and drizzled a vanilla glaze over the top just to make it even more delicious. Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and vegan

Pia thinks it is important to make sure that I tell you that it is called a “snack cake” instead of a regular cake because it is not quite so sweet. Which is what makes me feel like it is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack- and perfect for tucking into lunch boxes.

We had big pieces this afternoon with homemade mulled cider (and Pete and I may have spiked our cider with a little bourbon!) and it was a wonderful- I hope you try it!

Apple Cardamom Snack Cake – Gluten Free and Vegan
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Serves: 12
 
tender and lightly sweet apple cake with a vanilla glaze- perfect for breakfast, snacks and tucking into lunch boxes!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 ½ cups gluten free flour
  • 2 cups beet sugar (or you could use cane sugar)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons xanthum gum
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom
  • 1 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 apple thinly sliced across into rounds (I used a gala apple)
  • Vanilla Glaze:
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk (plus more if you need it to get it to the right consistency)
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk and vinegar and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13” baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  3. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the applesauce and then with the mixer running on low, add the vegetable oil, and coconut milk. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan. Place the apple rounds on the top of the cake. Bake the cakes at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before glazing.
  7. While the cake is cooling, make the Vanilla Glaze: in a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and coconut milk until smooth. Drizzle it over the cake.
  8. Slice the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

 

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Did you all have a wonderful weekend?! I loved our weekend. Pete was finally back in town and it was that perfect kind of fall weather that makes the season my favorite if the whole year. And honestly- the best of fall is these few weeks right now
Before it gets too cold or really starts raining. It was just gorgeous today with the leaves falling and just a little sunshine. I tried to really stop and make a point to enjoy, since things are always so busy and I know this special little pocket of time will be over in a flash.

Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and veganI felt the same way about my girls this weekend. They are just growing up SO fast and I am clinging to this year like it’s a life raft. I feel like “5” is the last time that a kid is really a “little one.” Since Coco turns 6 in a few weeks this feels like the last few moments in this chapter. Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and vegan

When I asked them what they wanted to do on Saturday, and that we could do anything they told me that they wanted to do a Halloween run-through. That means that I spent hours doing makeup and then we had a little photo shoot. Pia put the pictures up on her blog and they are SO CUTE!!!!

Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and veganThen I made totally delicious cardamom apple snack cake and drizzled a vanilla glaze over the top just to make it even more delicious. Apple Snack Cake- Gluten free and vegan

Pia thinks it is important to make sure that I tell you that it is called a “snack cake” instead of a regular cake because it is not quite so sweet. Which is what makes me feel like it is great for breakfast or an afternoon snack- and perfect for tucking into lunch boxes.

We had big pieces this afternoon with homemade mulled cider (and Pete and I may have spiked our cider with a little bourbon!) and it was a wonderful- I hope you try it!

Apple Cardamom Snack Cake – Gluten Free and Vegan
Author: 
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 12
 
tender and lightly sweet apple cake with a vanilla glaze- perfect for breakfast, snacks and tucking into lunch boxes!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 ½ cups gluten free flour
  • 2 cups beet sugar (or you could use cane sugar)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons xanthum gum
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom
  • 1 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 apple thinly sliced across into rounds (I used a gala apple)
  • Vanilla Glaze:
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk (plus more if you need it to get it to the right consistency)
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk and vinegar and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13” baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  3. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the applesauce and then with the mixer running on low, add the vegetable oil, and coconut milk. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan. Place the apple rounds on the top of the cake. Bake the cakes at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before glazing.
  7. While the cake is cooling, make the Vanilla Glaze: in a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and coconut milk until smooth. Drizzle it over the cake.
  8. Slice the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)