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    Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake

    Sep 19, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    This easy recipe for gluten free apple almond cake is moist and perfect paired with coffee or tea. I used almond flour to give the cake a delicious flavor and texture.

    an overhead photo of gluten free apple almond cake with sliced almonds on top

    This cake is great for a brunch, afternoon tea or dessert. The flavor of apples and almonds is perfectly balanced with sugar and spices. This cake is an autumn favorite used with all the yummy apples that are in season.

    For this gluten free apple almond cake I used various types of apples from the trees in our backyard. I prefer a sweeter apple in this cake. The sweeter apples tend to break down a little bit more when baked than sour apples and have a nice flavor.

    If you are looking for more apple recipes try my Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal with Streusel Topping, my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding, my Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters or my Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies.

    You can find more cake recipes here: Gluten Free Cakes

    a slice of gluten free apple almond cake next to the cake and a bowl of almond slivers and apple slices
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    • Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake

    Ingredients

    • Apples
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Almond Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Sea Salt
    • Apple Pie Spice
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Eggs
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Sliced Almonds

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 9 inch spring form pan with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer blend together ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, gluten free flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, apple pie spice, vanilla, eggs and melted butter.

    Peel, core and slice the apples into skinny chunks. Fold half the apple slices into the batter. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. 

    Top the batter with the rest of the apple slices. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the apples. Finally sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top.

    Bake the cake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Cake will be browned and pulling away from the pan when it's done.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use almond flour in cakes?

    Yes! Keep in mind that there is a difference between almond flour and almond meal. Almond flour is more finely ground and works really well in baked goods. Almond meal tends to be coarser and can give baked goods a gritty texture.

    I like to use almond flour along with gluten free flour or extra baking powder. Almond flour by itself in a recipe doesn't rise well. However, when you combine it with a flour that does rise well or a bit more baking powder you can get a great texture in your baking.

    Is almond flour good for you?

    Almond flour does have several great healthy qualities. It is high in protein, manganese and vitamin E. Manganese can help improve blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure. Vitamin E is a group of fat soluble compounds that act as antioxidants for your body.

    Almond flour is naturally gluten free. However, you should always check the packaging to make sure it says gluten free so you know that the almond flour hasn't been cross contaminated while being packaged.

    Do gluten free cakes take longer to bake?

    Gluten free baking does tend to take longer to bake than it would with regular wheat flour. Gluten free baked goods tend too brown easily on the outside, but will not be completely cooked on the inside.

    With gluten free baking I like to lower the oven temperature and bake a bit longer. I have also found that using a bit larger pan for a thinner cake or dessert will help it to bake completely through.

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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 slices 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for gluten free apple almond cake is moist and perfect paired with coffee or tea. I used almond flour to give the cake a delicious flavor and texture.


    Ingredients

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    2 medium Apples, peeled, cored and sliced
    ½ cup + 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
    ½ cup Brown Sugar
    1 cup Gluten Free Flour
    ½ cup Almond Flour
    2 tsp. Baking Powder
    1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
    ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    ½ tsp. Apple Pie Spice
    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    2 large Eggs
    6 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted
    ½ cup Sliced Almonds


    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 9 inch spring form pan with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer blend together ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, gluten free flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, apple pie spice, vanilla, eggs and melted butter.

    Peel, core and slice the apples into skinny chunks. Fold half the apple slices into the batter. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan. 

    Top the batter with the rest of the apple slices. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the apples. Finally sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top.

    Bake the cake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Cake will be browned and pulling away from the pan when it's done.

    Notes

    I like to use a sweet apple variety for this recipe.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Cake
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    1. Rachel says

      September 02, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Have you tried this with olive oil instead of butter?

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      • smallfarmbiglife says

        September 02, 2022 at 7:06 pm

        Hi Rachel! I haven't tried this recipe with olive oil instead of butter. Since it calls for melted butter I think olive oil or another type of oil should work fine though. Hope that helps. ~Elaine

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