Almond & Peach Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/2 cup peach vegan yogurt (like Alpro)
- 1/2 cup +2 tsbp. maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 peaches (cut into 8 segments each)
- scant 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 3/4 cups almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground gimger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and grease (length) round cake tin or line it with baking paper
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter and yogurt until smooth, then gradually add in the almond milk and maple syrup. Finally, mix in the lemon juice and vanilla
- In another bowl, sift flour and add ground almonds, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Mix well. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones, mixing it well with a spatula
- Transfer the batter into the cake tin, and place the peach segments on top. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze the top with the remaining 2 tbsp. of maple syrup and let it cool down completely before serving.