Apple and Walnut Coffee Cake

Can't get enough cake this month!

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe apples, pealed (about 2 cups diced)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
• 3/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/3 cup Franklin Raw Honey 
• 1/4 cup Roasted Walnut Oil 
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400℉
• Grease a 9-inch baking pan
• Core and finely dice the apples
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Stir in the wheat germ
• Beat the egg slightly
• Blend with the milk, honey, balsamic and oil in a small bowl
• Slowly mix this into the dry ingredients
• After combining, fold in the diced apples until fully incorporated
• Pour the batter into the pan and garnish with apple slices (optional)
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes
• Remove from oven, let cool and run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen and place on a decorative cutting board
• Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve