Sugar-Free Apple Moelleux (French-Style Apple Cake

Nothing says cozy quite like the smell of warm apples and cinnamon baking in the oven. This sugar-free apple moelleux — a soft, French-style cake — is naturally sweetened with applesauce, grain-free, and perfect for anyone who wants a wholesome dessert without refined sugar. With its apple-and-honey flavor profile, it’s an ideal treat for Rosh Hashanah — a sweet (but guilt-free!) way to welcome the new year.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/4 cup coconut flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

• 2 tbsp honey (optional)

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced

• 2-3 sliced apples for topping (optional)

  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: Almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: Applesauce, coconut oil, honey, eggs, vanilla extract.

4. Combine: Stir wet into dry until smooth.

5. Fold in apples until evenly distributed.

6. Top with sliced apples.

7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean.

Expert Tips

• Use finely ground almond flour for a soft, moist texture.

• Adjust sweetness to taste before baking.

• Chop apples evenly for perfect bites in every slice.

Variations

• Add lemon zest for a citrus note.

• Swap spices — cardamom and ginger are lovely.

• Mix in a handful of raisins or dried cranberries for extra natural sweetness.

• Replace half the almond flour with hazelnut or pecan flour for a nutty flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Top with unsweetened whipped coconut cream.

• Dust with cinnamon or monk fruit sweetener for a bakery-style finish.

• Serve with herbal tea or almond milk for a cozy pairing.