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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

A warm, moist cake filled with juicy apple slices and topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar, perfect for cozy afternoons or unexpected guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk, at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour See Notes
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Apple Topping
  • 1 apple (cored and very thinly sliced)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (or melted coconut oil)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch cake pan (round or square) with parchment paper. Lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk to blend everything together.
  3. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently mix until just combined; don’t overwork it!
  4. Fold in the thinly sliced apples until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter. Then, transfer this mixture to your prepared cake pan.
Topping and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar topping, then sprinkle it evenly over the top of the batter.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven, lift out of the pan, and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with powdered sugar icing if you’re feeling fancy!

Notes

This cake keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze slices in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.