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Gluten Free Apple Fritter Cake

A warm, aromatic cake bursting with tender apples and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for cozy evenings and unexpected guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apples, peeled and diced Choose sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk For glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. While the cake cools, make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Choose your apples wisely for the best flavor balance, and let the cake cool completely before glazing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.