This Cake Tastes Like Fall: My Favorite Recipe to Share This Season

There’s something about fall that makes me want to bake a little more, gather a little closer, and slow down just enough to savor what really matters.

In honor of the season, I want to share a recipe that’s straight from my heart—and from my cookbook, The Purposeful Plate.

It’s warm.
It’s cozy.
It’s nourishing.
And it’s one of my favorite things to make when the air gets crisp and the apples are fresh.

🍏 Raw Apple Cake

This isn’t just dessert—it’s fall in a pan.

It’s the kind of recipe that smells like memories.

The kind that fills your home with cinnamon and comfort.
And the kind you’ll want to make again the moment it’s gone.

Whether you’re dairy-free, gluten-free, or just trying to feel a little better this season—this cake is proof that eating clean doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor, warmth, or joy.

A Recipe to Be Shared

More than anything, I hope you don’t just bake this for yourself.
I hope you invite someone over.
I hope you wrap up a slice and drop it on a friend’s porch.
I hope you gather around it—because food is love, and fall is the perfect season to share it.

🎁 Download the Raw Apple Cake Recipe (Free!)
Click below to get the printable recipe card straight from The Purposeful Plate cookbook.

Download it here →

Let me know if you try it—I’d love to see your fall moments shared around this cake. 🍂

Cheers,
Joanna Johnsen
Founder, The Roasted Purpose