Adding grains to cakes can be tricky as it can make them dense. But millet is light and fluffy in nature, so it’s perfectly suited for adding to cakes. The things I love most about this cake: It’s naturally sweetened, quick and easy to make (1 bowl), topped with ripe summer stone fruit, and made without any refined starches. After all, it’s summer. Let’s keep things simple and delicious. Let us show you how it’s done.
How to Make This Breakfast Cake
It all starts with making the flax eggs, which are as easy as whisking ground flaxseed with water and letting the mixture thicken for a few minutes. If you’re new to flax eggs and doubting that this really works, think again! This fiber- and omega-3-packed egg substitute provides binding and moisture and works incredibly well in pancakes, quick breads, and brownies, too! Once the flax eggs have thickened, we add the other wet ingredients including vegan “buttermilk” (almond milk + lemon) for a subtle tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, avocado oil to lock in moisture, and vanilla extract and lemon zest for flavor. For the dry ingredients, we kept it simple with almond flour for its crumb texture and protein boost and cooked millet for its fluffy texture, B vitamins, zinc, iron, phosphorous, and more. Add a little baking powder for leavening and salt for flavor, and we’ve got breakfast cake! Next is our favorite part — the fruit! This cake is especially delicious with stone fruit (like nectarines, plums, and apricots), but it’s a year-round beauty because of its versatility. Try it with berries, thinly sliced apples, mango, and more! After baking, the fruit becomes tender, and the cake develops a golden brown exterior. We hope you LOVE this millet breakfast cake! It’s:NuttySweetFreshLightBalanced& Perfectly snack-able! It’s the perfect cake for all your breakfast, brunch, snack, or healthier dessert desires. Make it extra special by topping with Coconut Yogurt or Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. And try it alongside our Minty Iced Matcha Latte, Easy Masala Chai, Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate, or 5-Minute Vegan Golden Milk for a comforting combo.
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