Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating Recipe

This delightful, healthy upside-down ginger apple coffee cake is the perfect brunch treat or light dessert! Not overly sweet, it boasts a vibrant ginger flavor and tender crumb. Inspired by a Clean Eating magazine recipe (October 2011), this version is tweaked for optimal deliciousness, using canola oil and your choice of sweetener. Get ready to impress with this stunning and flavorful cake – the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 139.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating

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How to Make Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan.
  2. Drizzle the bottom of the pan with 1/4 cup maple syrup, swirling to coat evenly.
  3. Arrange 2-3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, in a single layer over the syrup, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom of the pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or alternative sweetener), 1 large egg, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter evenly over the apple slices in the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  10. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter. Drizzle with extra maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

5g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating?

Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating?

Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating has approximately 139.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating?

The key ingredients for Upside Down Ginger Apple Coffee Cake Clean Eating are Maple Syrup, Apple, Spelt Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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