Description
A moist and delicious Almond Flour Apple Cake, perfect for gluten-free baking and any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla plus 1 tsp almond extract)
- 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or coconut flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 cups peeled, diced apples
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds for topping
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan by greasing it lightly.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, cornstarch (or coconut flour), baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in your diced apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Almond Flour, Apple Cake, Gluten-Free Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe, Moist Cake