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Gluten Free Apple Fritter Cake

Gluten Free Apple Fritter Cake That'll Warm Your Heart

Delight in this Gluten Free Apple Fritter Cake, a comforting dessert filled with warm cinnamon and apples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Substitute with regular flour for non-gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adds warm flavor
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar (packed) Adds rich flavor
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (melted) Adds richness
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth
  • 2 cups Apples (peeled and diced) Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For making glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk To thin the glaze

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 cups of peeled and diced apples.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.

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