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• Dec 21, 2023 | Guriya Khatun

As the holidays sparkle with joy and the scent of celebration fills the air, there’s nothing quite like indulging in delightful cakes.

Digital Desk: There's nothing quite like indulging in delicious desserts when the holidays glitter with excitement and the aroma of festivity fills the air. However, who says nutritious snacks can't taste just as good? Prepare to explore five really simple and guilt-free cake recipes that will bring a touch of pure joy to your Christmas table!

1. Coconut Flour Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan with coconut oil.
• Beat eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and honey/maple syrup together in a bowl.
• Blend in salt, baking powder, and coconut flour until smooth.
• When a toothpick put into the pan comes out clean, bake the batter for 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Almond Flour Orange Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
• Mix almond flour, baking powder, orange zest, eggs, honey, and orange juice until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Banana Oat Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• Mix mashed bananas, oats, eggs, honey/maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

4. Apple Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 apples, grated
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• Combine almond flour, grated apples, eggs, honey, cinnamon, and baking soda in a bowl.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.

5. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• For frosting: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons honey mixed together

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• Mix almond flour, shredded carrots, eggs, honey/maple syrup, baking powder, and cinnamon.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow the cake to cool and top with the Greek yogurt-honey frosting.