This is my very first recipe carnival. Help me make it a success! Email a friend or two who might be interested and invite them to join in.
******Thanks, Erin and Kara for participating! You guys are the best!
******The link thing-a-ma-doodle for some reason is open for another couple of days or at least that is what it says. If you want to add a recipe (even if it isn't a Wednesday), you can use the link form or at anytime you can leave it in the comment section.
Here is how it's done.
******Thanks, Erin and Kara for participating! You guys are the best!
******The link thing-a-ma-doodle for some reason is open for another couple of days or at least that is what it says. If you want to add a recipe (even if it isn't a Wednesday), you can use the link form or at anytime you can leave it in the comment section.
Here is how it's done.
--Got a blog? Post your recipe on your blog and copy the URL. Fill out the link form and your done!
--Don't have a blog? Well, make one, silly! And follow directions above.
--Still don't have a blog? Leave your recipe in the comments section. On the facebook invite I said just enjoy the recipes, which you are more than welcome to do without leaving one, BUT if you want to submit a recipe and you don't have a blog, leave it in the comments at the bottom of the post.
For anyone new to this, it's proper blog etiquette to link back to this post. Copy this URL and then edit your recipe post by pasting the link somewhere in there. I didn't know this when I first started blogging and I submitted a couple of recipes on other blogs and did not link back.
The theme is dessert but feel free to break the rules! I'm not picky and if it's yummy I'm sure no one else will mind.
For anyone new to this, it's proper blog etiquette to link back to this post. Copy this URL and then edit your recipe post by pasting the link somewhere in there. I didn't know this when I first started blogging and I submitted a couple of recipes on other blogs and did not link back.
The theme is dessert but feel free to break the rules! I'm not picky and if it's yummy I'm sure no one else will mind.
This dessert has a spring to it similar to an angel food cake and the almonds give it a slightly crunchy texture. You won't believe it doesn't have flour! It's a great way to use some of those fall apples. It's not going to win in a most beautiful dessert contest but it is really delicious!
Almond Apple Cake
(adapted from Nourishing Traditions Flourless Almond Cake)
4 egg yolks, room temp
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup apple, grated
1 cup almonds
1 Tbsp arrowroot
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
4 egg whites, at room temp
pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9" pan (really grease it good or it is going to stick). Beat yolks and sugar for about 5 minutes. Using food processor grind almonds into a course meal. Add sugar, vanilla, apple, arrowroot, almond meal, spices and 1/2 tsp salt to yolk and sugar mixture. Blend until well mixed. Beat egg whites and pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Fold yolk mixture into egg whites. Bake for 35-45 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.
Topping:
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Combine in sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Spoon on to cake.
