Gluten Free Apple Cake
Posted: 08/21/25
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This moist, tender Gluten Free Apple Cake recipe is a true family favorite! Packed with tender apples and with a classic Cinnamon-Sugar Topping it is a gluten free version of my Mom’s apple cake recipe that is just as good as the original!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is the best classic apple cake, but made gluten free! My Mom has made the same apple cake recipe from Southern Living in 1992 once a year ever since. I’ve taken that recipe, and made it gluten free!
- The tender, yet still light and moist apple-packed cake contrasts really well with the sweet, crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Even though this cake is gluten free, it is still made with pantry ingredients!
Chef’s Tips
- Choose a baking variety of apple for this cake, any green or yellow varieties should work well.
- Don’t skip leaving the cake to cool completely in the pan, as the gluten free flour mix needs time to absorb all of the moisture from the apples or you’ll end up with a soggy cake.
- Serve this cake plain with a cup of coffee, or with a scoop of vanilla or salted caramel ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert!
More Gluten Free Desserts You’ll Love
- Low Carb Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
- Healthy Lemon Muffin with Ricotta
- Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe
- Healthy Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins
- Gluten Free Dutch Baby (Gluten Free German Pancake)
- Gluten Free Lemon Cake Recipe
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Gluten Free Apple Cake
This moist, tender Apple Cake recipe is a real family favorite, a gluten free friendly version of a cake my Mom has been baking for over 30 years!
Ingredients
Gluten Free Apple Cake
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 5 cups peeled and chopped apples about 4 large apples (see note)
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
Equipment
- 13×9 inch pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Beat the butter at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beat after each addition.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Beat with electric mixer about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the apple and vanilla.
- Spoon the batter into greased and floured (with more gluten-free, all-purpose flour) 13×9 inch pan. Combine all cinnamon-sugar topping ingredients, sprinkle over cake batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let rest until completely cooled to let the gluten-free flour absorb moisture.
Notes
Choose a baking apple for this recipe, yellow or green varieties preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 375kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Total Carbs: 44g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 42g | Net Carbs: 43.9g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 26mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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