Apple Crumble Cake

Name: Apple Crumble Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 450 gram green apples (peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices); 200 gram coconut sugar; 0.5 cup almond nuts (cut or crushed into pieces); 1 lemon (juice only, to sprinkle over apples); 2 cup buckwheat flour; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 lemon zest (half the zest from 2 lemons); 1 tablespoon vanilla essence; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon zest (remaining half from 2 lemons); 300 gram buckwheat flour (sieved); 200 gram coconut sugar; 200 gram unsalted coconut butter (at room temperature, cubed, plus extra for greasing); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 0.5 cup coconut sugar; 5 medjool dates (pitted); 3 tablespoon coconut butter (cold); 0.5 cup chocolate nibs (soaked in 1/2 cup water)

Por Dada Shivananda·Intermedio

This apple crumble cake embodies the essence of conscious baking—transforming traditional comfort food into a sentient experience that nourishes both body and soul. We begin with the finest green apples, rich in pectin and quercetin, combined with nutrient-dense buckwheat flour that provides all essential amino acids our system needs to thrive.

The inspiration for this recipe came from observing how we can honor our cravings for warm, comforting desserts while selecting ingredients that truly serve our vital energy. Buckwheat, despite its name, contains no wheat and offers remarkable nutritional density—magnesium for muscle relaxation, manganese for bone health, and B vitamins that support our nervous system.

What makes this cake particularly special is its versatility throughout the day. Whether enjoyed as a mindful breakfast with your morning meditation, a nourishing afternoon treat, or a satisfying evening dessert, this cake adapts to your body's rhythms. The natural sweetness from coconut sugar and dates provides sustained energy without the dramatic peaks and valleys of refined sugars.

Each layer tells a story: the tender apple base infused with warming cinnamon, the crumbly topping that satisfies our desire for texture, and the optional chocolate cream that adds richness without heaviness. This is more than a cake—it's an invitation to experience how sentient ingredients can create deep satisfaction while supporting your body's natural vitality.

Nutritional Benefits: Apples provide quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and reduces inflammation, while buckwheat flour offers complete protein and essential minerals like magnesium and manganese. The natural sweetness from coconut sugar maintains stable energy levels without the blood sugar spikes of refined sugar.