Gluten-Free Apple Cake
A moist and flavorful gluten-free apple cake made with fresh apples and warm spices, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum included)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced, about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan with gluten-free flour, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs together until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts (if using) evenly into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 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 10 minutes.
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.