Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1/2 cup organic sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups wheat whole-, baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon stevia
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup almond milk warm, soymilk tastes great too
  • 1/2 cup egg replacement, or 1 egg + 2 egg whites - whatever you have on hand works
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil softened
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 egg whites beaten
  • 1 tablespoon almond or soy milk
  • icing
  • 8 ounces greek yogurt either plain or vanilla will d0
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Organic
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring All-natural, yellow, green - mix blue and yellow, and purple - mix red and blue

Method

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and 2 Tbs. sugar over warm water. Let sit 4-5 minutes, then mix well and set aside until yeast bubbles and mixture doubles in volume (approximately 10 minutes).
  • While waiting for yeast to bubble, in a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, Stevia, and baking soda, then add lemon zest.
  • When yeast mixture is ready, combine with warm milk and egg replacement. Gradually add flour mixture, coconut oil, and applesauce, stirring thoroughly.
  • If needed, add up to 1/2 cup additional flour until dough reaches a soft consistency conducive to kneading. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (approx. 10 minutes).
  • Spray a clean, dry bowl with nonstick cooking spray, place dough in bowl, cover, and let sit until doubled (approx. 90 minutes).
  • When dough has risen, uncover and punch down. Form dough into a cylinder shape and sprinkle with the 1 Tbs. of cinnamon listed under "Glaze." Twist dough, form into a circle and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes more, or until roughly doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Beat together egg whites and almond milk to form a glaze, then brush top and sides of the cake with the mixture.
  • Bake 30-32 minutes or until golden brown, and cool completely on wire rack before decorating.
  • To make the icing, combine the Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Allow to thicken in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before spreading on the cake.
  • Divide icing into 3 separate bowls. Add food coloring to each in order to get yellow, green, and purple frostings. Spread over the cooled cake, alternating between all 3 colors. Enjoy!