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A round apple pie with lattice crust is dusted with powdered sugar and partially sliced, placed on a white plate beside apples, plates, and a pie server.

Gluten Free Apple Cake

This French apple cake is soft, perfectly sweet, and packed with all the fall flavors you love. A comforting dessert that no one will guess is gluten-free!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1:1 gluten-free flour with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons dark rum
  • 3-4 apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a rack in the center. Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick spray. If using a regular pan, also line the bottom with parchment paper and grease it once more.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla and rum.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped apples with a spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan on a rack. Run a knife around the edges.
  • If using a springform pan, remove the sides. If using a regular pan, invert onto a rack, remove the parchment, then flip onto a serving plate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or stand mixer