Gluten Free Apple Cake

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

Tender chunks of apple fold into a spiced batter that bakes up soft, moist, and fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg, then gets finished with a crackly cinnamon-sugar topping for a little crunch on every square. Applesauce and a flax-based binder keep the crumb dense and satisfying without any heaviness, while chopped walnuts add a welcome bit of texture if you want them. It slices into neat, snackable squares that are just as good with morning coffee as they are for dessert. This one bakes up beautifully in a gluten free kitchen, so you can pull it together with total confidence and no second-guessing at the pan.

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the flax egg

For the cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
⅓ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the topping

1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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