French Apple Cake (whole grain, dairy-free options)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour

1/3 cup

raw or granulated sugar

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/8 tsp

salt

large eggs

2 tbsp

melted coconut oil1 or another neutral tasting oil like canola, vegetable oil, etc.

1/3 cup

milk of choice (but not canned coconut milk)

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

zest of 1 lemon

2 lb

or about 5 medium) baking apples – cored, peeled, and sliced to slightly less than 1/4"

1/3 cup

raw or granulated sugar

large egg

zest of 1 lemon

3 tbsp

melted coconut oil or unsalted butter2

salt