Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake
Enjoy a moist GlutenFree Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake with 3 secret tips that make baking easier and tastier for your family and friends
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 0 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum or add 1 teaspoon separately)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided (3/4 cup for batter, 1/4 cup for topping)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating fully after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream: start with a third of the dry mix, stir gently, then half the sour cream, repeat until all is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.