Easy Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    9 Servings

  • Calories

    311 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Gluten-Free Applesauce Cake

This gluten-free applesauce cake recipe is so easy to make. It's also dairy-free, made with applesauce, and deliciously filled with dried apricots and walnuts—a must-make healthy breakfast cake that's perfect for special occasions.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 156 grams
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour 110 grams
  • ½ cup almond flour 55 grams
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, beaten at room temperature
  • 1 cup applesauce 250 grams
  • ½ cup maple syrup 153 grams
  • ½ cup packed dried apricots, finely chopped 100 grams
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts 100 grams
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180 °C.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the different types of flours, cinnamon powder, baking powder and baking soda. Use a whisk to sift through the dry ingredients and break up any clumps.
  3. Combine the eggs, applesauce, and maple syrup in a separate bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. With a large (wooden) spoon, fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients bit by bit until everything is well combined and you get a beautiful cake batter.
  5. Then, stir in the dried apricots and walnuts until wholly submerged in the cake batter and set aside.
  6. Coat the inside of a 9-inch square baking pan with some coconut oil, then shake in a bit of flour (coating all sides) and tap out the excess. You can also line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  7. Drop the cake batter into the prepared pan and, with a spatula, spread it evenly, so it reaches all sides of the corner.
  8. Bake in the middle of the oven rack for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool, then take it gently out of the pan and slice it into squares.
  10. Serve with a dollop of your favorite yogurt and warm beverage. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. I like to wrap the squares in parchment paper and then store them in a container so the cake doesn't absorb any other flavors.
  • Warm leftovers the next day in the microwave for about 10 to 20 seconds if preferred (optional).
  • Note: Every gluten-free flour blend has a different starch-to-grain ratio. If you use a combination I didn’t test; you may need to adjust the moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 266mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 266mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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