I recently made this cake for my Uncle Charlie’s birthday. He loves apple crumble. As part of my healing journey, a big focus is on using food to heal. Apples have so many health benefits so I thought this would be a great opportunity to make something that is healing, gluten-free and vegan. The kids loved it too. A great little recipe for a mid-week treat or birthday celebration.

Filling

• 6 large apples; peeled, cored and chopped into cubes
• 1 tsp raw organic honey 
• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp raw organic honey 
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp water

Method

1. Preheat the over to 180c oven
2. Line a cake tin with baking paper
3. Combine all the filling ingredients
4. Combine all the topping ingredients in a separate bowl
5. Fill the tin with the filling ingredients
6. Top with topping ingredients
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes
8. Allow to cook before removing
9. For a cream or icecream alternative: blend 1x frozen banana, 1x banana and a cup of milk.
10. Serve warm