Flourless Apple Cake
A moist and tender apple cake made without any flour, perfect for those seeking a gluten-free dessert. This cake combines fresh apples, ground almonds, and warm spices for a naturally sweet and flavorful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
4 large eggs
200 grams ground almonds (almond meal)
150 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50 grams unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and melted butter to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Drizzle the honey evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.