Gluten-Free Vegan Applesauce Oat Cake

✅ Ingredients: 1 ½ cups oat flour (or blend rolled oats into flour) ½ cup almond flour (adds softness and flavor) 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional) ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2½ tbsp water (flax egg) 1 cup unsweetened applesauce ⅓ cup maple syrup (or agave nectar) ¼ cup neutral oil (or nut butter for oil-free option) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional) 🥣 Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment or lightly grease it. Prepare flax egg: In a small bowl, combine flaxseed and water. Let sit for 5 minutes to gel. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and flax egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Fold in nuts/raisins if using. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is firm and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing. Optional: dust with cinnamon or drizzle with maple glaze.