November 24, 2023
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Cake
Prep time:
15 min
Cook time:
1 hour + 2o min
Total time:
1 hour + 45 min
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Cake
Dive into the deliciousness of our Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Cake, a marvel made effortlessly delightful with Hand + Heart Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (1 to 1). This easy and moist creation has quickly become a favorite for quick desserts or grab-and-go breakfasts.
Imagine a cake where the cream cheese in the batter works its magic, infusing each bite with moisture, while the cinnamon sugar topping adds the perfect texture and sweetness. It’s a flavor symphony that’ll make your taste buds sing! We’re head over heels for this cake straight out of the oven, but guess what? It’s a champ at chilling in the fridge for up to a week. Just zap it in the microwave for a bit, and you’ve got a warm, delightful treat.
Want to take it up a notch? Drizzle some quick icing on top or toss in your favorite nuts for an extra crunch. So, whether you’re craving a cozy dessert or a fuss-free breakfast, this cake is here to deliver the gluten free goodness with a dash of cinnamon-spiced joy!
Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Cake
Prep time:
15 min
Cook time:
1 hour + 2o min
Total time:
1 hour + 45 min
Yield:
8 servings
Author:
made by hand, from the heart
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups Hand + Heart Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (1 to 1)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large baking apples, peeled and chopped in small cubes
Topping: (reserve 2 tbs for batter)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup white sugar
Optional Drizzle:
- Mix 1/4 cup confectionery sugar with 1-2 tablespoon milk until desired consistency is achieved. Drizzle on top of cake once cooled.
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon sugar topping and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk and sift together Hand + Heart Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (1 to 1), baking powder, salt and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar mixture. Set aside.
- Beat 1 1/2 cup of sugar with unsalted butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft and creamy.
- Add in the eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture to make a smooth batter. Add in the apples and fold.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour and 20 minutes until the cake pulls away slightly from the edges of the pan and a wooden stick inserted in the center is dry.
- Cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from the pan and slicing the cake.
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