Description
This Gluten-Free Apple Tea Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring tender apples infused with warming spices and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for tea time or a light dessert, this recipe uses a gluten-free flour blend, natural sweeteners, and can be adapted for vegan diets, making it an inclusive and delicious treat for all to enjoy.
Ingredients
Fruit and Spices
- 4 large apples (Fuji recommended)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Batter
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp coconut sugar
- 6 eggs or vegan egg replacer equivalent
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Mixture Cooking
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup butter or vegan butter
Topping
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp gluten free oats
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into even pieces and set them aside for cooking.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, 4 tablespoons of coconut sugar, eggs or vegan egg replacer, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cook Apple Mixture: Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, lemon juice, raisins, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ¼ cup coconut sugar, and butter or vegan butter. Stir continuously until the butter and sugar melt and the mixture starts to bubble. Cook for an additional 3 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 10-inch by 7-inch baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Cake: Spread the cooked apple mixture evenly on the base of the baking dish, then pour the batter evenly over the top.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons gluten-free oats. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the batter layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and the topping is golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before serving. Enjoy topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, coconut yogurt, or your favorite nut butter for added flavor.
Notes
- Use Fuji apples for a balance of sweetness and texture, or substitute with Granny Smith for a tarter cake.
- Vegan egg replacers such as flaxseed or chia seed mixtures work well in this recipe.
- Almond milk can be replaced with other plant-based milks if preferred.
- Butter can be substituted with vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially oats and flour blend, are certified gluten-free to maintain gluten-free status.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of coconut sugar or adding maple syrup on serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
