Description
A soft and moist gluten-free apple cake packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and a delicate crumb. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Other
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and slightly fluffy, ensuring good incorporation of air for a tender texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the egg and sugar mixture, add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients smoothly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula to avoid overmixing, which helps maintain a delicate crumb in the cake.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the pieces.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and lined cake pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor in the cake.
- For extra presentation, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
