Description
A delightful gluten-free cake made with almond flour and sweet apples, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla plus 1 tsp almond extract)
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or coconut flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk the egg whites in a medium bowl until soft peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually stir in almond flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the egg whites into the mixture until no streaks remain.
- Carefully fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top; sprinkle with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of honey for added flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: almond flour, apple cake, gluten-free, dessert, baking