Strawberry Almond Cake Bars

It is sweetened with a little bit of coconut sugar and applesauce.

Strawberry almond cake bars.

These cake bars are made up of three layers. Use a spatula to smooth the strawberry spread over the dough leaving a 1 4 inch border. Scatter sliced strawberries and remaining 1 4 cup almonds over the batter in a baking pan. Line an 8 inch round pan with parchment paper and generously grease.

Stir in almond flour oats coconut flour cinnamon and salt until well combined. Combine powdered sugar and almond extract in small bowl. Stir in enough milk for desired glazing consistency. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

In a small bowl combine flour and brown sugar. Bake for about 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean or only with a few crumbs on it. The bottom layer has an almond flavor and a cakey texture made with almond flour and almond extract. Spread preserves over crust.

The next layer is a strawberry chia seed jam. Drizzle glaze over bars. Place in the oven and bake until the dough turns lightly golden brown about 45 50 minutes. To make the base and crumble topping in a medium bowl whisk together egg and maple syrup until well combined.

Press into a greased 9 in. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.