Low Sodium Apple Cake

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water

For the cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
⅓ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the topping

1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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