Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
A delightful gluten-free cake with a warm cinnamon and baked apple aroma, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (almond milk, at room temperature) Use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- 1/2 cup maple syrup Can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter) Use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature) Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour Regular flour can be used, but the texture may vary.
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 apple (cored and very thinly sliced) Use a sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 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 a 9x9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until blended.
- Add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in the thinly sliced apples and give it a gentle stir.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared cake pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle it generously over the batter.
Baking
- Place the cake in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.