Gluten Free Apple Cake

Here’s a delicious gluten-free apple cake recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (ensure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1 tsp if not included)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored, about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Add apples and nuts: Fold in the applesauce, diced apples, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
7. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving:

You can serve the cake as is, dust it with powdered sugar, or top it with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a little milk or apple juice. Enjoy your gluten-free apple cake!