Description
Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake is a delightful dessert that fills your kitchen with the warm aromas of cinnamon and sweet apples. This moist cake, perfect for any occasion, is easy to make in just 30 minutes. Whether served warm with ice cream or enjoyed plain, it’s sure to be a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture using a spatula; do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg