Best Apple Cake Ever (Moist, Fluffy, & Gluten-Free!)

Best Apple Cake Ever (Moist, Fluffy, & Gluten-Free!)

Gluten-free apple cake is perfectly moist, super fluffy, and spiced for the ultimate fall treat. Everyone will devour this gluten-free dessert; topped with cinnamon crumble and baked with perfectly caramelized sweet apples in every bite.

4.80 from 5 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free Dessert

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

Apple cake

3 cups thinly sliced apples about 3-4 apples peeled and core removed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup coconut sugar or any granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup apple sauce
2 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all purpose Gluten-free flour that contains xanthan gum, or can use regular all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cinnamon topping

1/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples into then slices.
Transfer the apples to a mixing bowl along with ½ cup of sugar and a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix well and let the apples sit for approximately 30-45 minutes. This step works its magic, softening the apples and allowing the sugar to dissolve.
Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and the dry ingredients into another bowl.
After the apples have been sitting, toss the apples into the dry ingredients and mix well to coat all the apple slices. Then, gently fold in the wet ingredients until combined. Allow the batter to rest for 20 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare your baking dish by giving it a good spray with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the cinnamon crumble topping and spread it over the batter.
Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes if using a 9x9 dish, or 35-45 minutes for a 9x13, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
After baking, let the cake rest in the baking dish for 30 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen. Slice and Enjoy!

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