Gluten-Free European Apple Cake

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My Romanian family all make some version of this dense apple walnut cake every autumn. I think it's common to Germans, Austrians, and Hungarians too. I'm so pleased that I could almost replicate the taste and texture without wheat! Coconut flour can be substituted for almond flour. Makes a 9x13-inch pan. When cool, you can dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Submitted by Ann Kosa
Updated on March 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup sorghum flour

  • ¾ cup almond flour

  • ¼ cup rice flour

  • ¼ cup tapioca flour

  • 1 tablespoon xanthan gum

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 3 eggs

  • 4 small Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan; lightly flour with gluten-free flour.

  2. Whisk sorghum flour, almond flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

  3. Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until incorporated and batter is thoroughly combined. Fold in apples and walnuts. Pour and press batter into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
23g Fat
49g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 270mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 78mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.