Gluten-Free Irish Apple Cake
- Active Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
Serves: 8 to 10
- Medium Round Mold
- Perforated Baking Sheet
- Mini Whisk
- Heat Resistant Spatula
- Square BONMAT
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or a dairy-free milk alternative with 1 tsp vinegar mixed in)
- 3 cups of peeled, sliced apples (tart apples like Granny Smith work well)
Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Place Medium Round mold on Perforated Baking Sheet and set aside
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan with gluten-free flour or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold the sliced apples into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the Medium Round Mold and smooth the top.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
