Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
A delightful and easy-to-make cake filled with the warm aroma of cinnamon and sweet apples, perfect for any occasion.
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
Topping Ingredients
- 1 apple cored and very thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (or melted coconut oil)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line and lightly grease a 9×9-inch cake pan (round or square).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in the thinly sliced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared cake pan.
Topping and Baking
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter (or coconut oil) for the topping, then sprinkle it evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, take it out of the pan, and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Just before serving, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of powdered sugar icing for extra flavor.
Notes
Best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.