This sugar-free millet cake is proof that wholesome ingredients can still deliver a tender, satisfying crumb. Blended millet and eggs form the base, enriched with ghee and nuts, while apple slices keep every bite moist and a drizzle of honey adds the perfect finishing touch. If you enjoy lighter bakes like our Orange Loaf Cake with Citrus Glaze, this naturally sweetened cake deserves a spot in your recipe box.
Ingredients
- 70 g (1/3 cup) dry millet
- 2 eggs
- 50 g (1/3 cup) nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, or almonds)
- 7 g (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
- Vanilla extract, to taste
- 40 g (3 tbsp) ghee (or melted butter)
- 70 g (1/2 cup) flour of choice (buckwheat flour works well)
- 1 apple, sliced
- Honey and extra nuts, for topping
Instructions
- Blend the millet and eggs in a blender until smooth.
- Add the nuts, flour, ghee, baking powder, and vanilla; mix well.
- Fold in the apple slices and pour the batter into a lined pan.
- Bake at 180-200 C (350-400 F) for 30-40 minutes; check doneness with a skewer.
- Let cool slightly, then decorate with honey and nuts.
Tips
- Blend the millet and eggs until completely smooth — any grit will show up in the final texture.
- Buckwheat flour keeps this cake gluten-free, and Allrecipes is a great source of inspiration if you want to experiment with other whole-grain flours.
- Serve warm with an extra drizzle of honey — and if you love fruity cakes, try our Viennese Cherry Cake next.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 145 kcal, protein 8.8 g, fat 6 g, carbs 13.8 g