Low Histamine Apple Cake
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9 servings
For the flax egg
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 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
Ingredient notesSome low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses a pinch or less per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Ingredient noteLow histamine diets often limit warming spices like nutmeg. The trace amount used here is likely tolerated. If you prefer to always avoid nutmeg, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (such as canola 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)
Can be omittedwalnuts
For the topping
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamonIngredient notes
Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses a pinch or less per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Some low histamine plans avoid cinnamon, but cinnamon doesn't actually contain histamine. This recipe only uses about 1/8 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid cinnamon, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
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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