Moelleux aux Pommes Sans Sucres Ajoutés

Here’s a  recipe for Moelleux aux Pommes Sans Sucres Ajoutés (Apple Moist Cake without Added Sugar). This is a healthy, naturally sweetened dessert perfect for those who want to avoid added sugars but still enjoy a soft, moist apple cake.

Moelleux aux Pommes Sans Sucres Ajoutés

Ingredients:

• 3 medium apples (preferably sweet varieties like Gala, Fuji, or Golden Delicious)

• 3 large eggs

• 100g whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

• 50g almond flour (optional, adds moisture and flavor)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon powder (optional, for extra flavor)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 60ml unsweetened applesauce (acts as natural sweetener and moisture)

• 60ml plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (for moisture)

• 30ml olive oil or melted coconut oil

• A pinch of salt

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for freshness)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the apples:

   • Peel, core, and finely chop or grate 2 apples.

   • Thinly slice the 3rd apple for layering or decoration on top.

2. Preheat your oven:

   • Set the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   • Grease a round cake tin (20 cm diameter) or line it with parchment paper.

3. Mix the wet ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy.

   • Add the applesauce, yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

   • Mix well until smooth and combined.

4. Prepare the dry ingredients:

   • In another bowl, sift together the flour(s), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry:

   • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

   • Stir gently to avoid overmixing, until just combined.

6. Add the chopped apples:

   • Fold the grated/chopped apples into the batter.

7. Pour and decorate:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared tin.

   • Arrange the sliced apples on top in a decorative pattern.

8. Bake:

   • Place in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes.

   • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool:

   • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

   • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• The applesauce adds natural sweetness and moisture. Use unsweetened varieties to keep sugar low.

• You can replace some of the flour with oat flour or spelt flour for a different texture.

• For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins (unsweetened).

• Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.