Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake (Clean Eating) Recipe

Name: Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake (Clean Eating)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for garnish; 1 apple, sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Cortland); 2 cups spelt flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 egg; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons ginger, grated fresh

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for garnish
1 apple, sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Cortland)
2 cups spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ginger, grated fresh

1
Preheat oven to 350 and coat an 8 inch cake pan with cooking spray.
2
Drizzle bottom of pan with maple syrup and swirl to coat.
3
Arrange apple slices in a layer over the syrup, allowing them to overlap slightly and covering the pan. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
5
In a large bowl, beat oil, sugars, egg, applesauce, yogurt, and ginger with an electric mixer until smooth.
6
Add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
7
Pour batter over apples and bake 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
8
Invert carefully onto a serving platter and drizzle with additional syrup, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for garnish, 1 apple, sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Cortland), 2 cups spelt flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake (Clean Eating) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake (Clean Eating)

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