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Gluten-Free French Apple Cake

Gluten-Free French Apple Cake

Alison Needham
This French Apple Cake, adapted from Cook's Illustrated, has a rich custardy bottom, a light cake layer and a crisp sugary topping. Serve it warm, or at room temperature - either way with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
4.50 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 people
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Springform Pan

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and set the temperature to 325 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with gluten-free cooking spray and place on a foil lined, rimed baking sheet.
  • Place apple slices on a microwave safe plate or pie dish, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until apples are slightly tender and pliable. Drizzle with brandy and lemon juice and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Place ¾ cup of gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add one egg, oil, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Scoop out one cup of the batter and place in another medium bowl.
  • Add egg yolks to the larger portion of the batter and whisk to combine. Fold in the cooled apple slices and pour mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset (or rubber) spatula.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour blend into the remaining batter and smooth batter evenly over the apple mixture in the pan, taking care to spread it all the way to the edges.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake until the center of the cake is set, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake along the sides of the pan and let cool completely, about 2 hours more (if you can). Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

This recipe can be made diary free - just substitute your favorite (higher fat) alternative milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 4gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cake, French Apple Cake, Gluten-Free Apple Cake, Gluten-Free French Apple Cake
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