APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

APPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Oil a 9-inch square-baking pan or cake pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

1/3-cup agave nectar

2-tablespoons coconut oil

3 apples, peeled, cut in half and sliced

1/3-cup ground flaxseed

1/3-cup agave nectar

1-cup nut, rice, or soy milk

1/3-cup coconut oil

2-teaspoons vanilla

1-tablespoon white vinegar

2-cups whole-wheat flour

2-teaspoons baking powder

1/8-teaspoon salt

Zap the 1/3-cup agave and the 2-tablespoons oil for 1 minute.  Pour the agave oil mixture into a sprayed 9-inch square-baking dish or cake pan.  Arrange the slices on the bottom.  Arrange slices with one row going in one direction and the next row going in the opposite direction in a square pan or arrange in a circular pattern in a round pan. 

In a standing mixing bowl mix together the flaxseed, agave, milk, oil, and vanilla.  Mix  vinegar in just before adding the dry ingredients.   

In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 

Add the dry to the wet and mix until uniform. 

Pour the batter over the apple slices. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

Cool for 10 minutes.  Invert onto a serving plate.