My sweet tooth was acting up this week-end so I looked to see what ingredients I had on hand and I went to the internet and searched for a Paleo Apple Cake. When I saw a Paleo Apple Cinnamon Poke Cake with Caramel Sauce I was intrigued. This recipe was from 
beautyandthefoodie.com. I made a few adjustments and we had a fantastic dessert. I shouldn’t tell on him but the Butcher had 2 pieces. I hope you enjoy this as much as we have.
Paleo Apple Cake
Bottom Fruit Layer
2 1/2 TBSP butter or coconut oil, melted
2 Tablespoons of Honey
1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1/3 cup of raisins (or walnuts)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
Apple Cake Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten
3 TBSP unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup (available at your meat market)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup coconut flour
Caramel Sauce Ingredients
2 TBSP butter or coconut oil (available at your meat market)
3 TBSP heavy cream or full fat coconut milk
2 TBSP Maple Syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch cake pan or 8 X 8 baking pan. I used my iron skillet. I placed the butter in the heated skillet and allowed it to melt. I swirled it around so that it covered the bottom of the skillet. I then put the honey over the butter. I layered the apples and raisins and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside. I mixed together the ingredients for the cake adding the coconut flour last. After these ingredients were thoroughly combined I poured the batter evenly over the apple mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the center rack of the oven. Test to see that the center of the cake is done. Remove from the oven and cool.
In a small sauce pan over medium high heat combine all of the caramel sauce ingredients (except the vanilla) and stir continuously while heating to a low boil. Once at a low boil remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Use a butter knife between the cake and side of the pan to slide around and loosen the cake. Take a large plate and put over the top of the cake pan, and turn the plate and cake pan over. Making cake upside down with the fruit now on top of the cake. Poke holes all over the top of the dake with a metal or bamboo skewer. Pour or spoon the caramel sauce over the top of the cake. Slice and serve. Store unused portions in the refrigerator.
Enjoy! Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Kitchen.
