Best 6 Gluten Free French Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Gluten-Free French Apple Cake. This delectable treat combines the rustic charm of a classic French dessert with the goodness of gluten-free ingredients. The moist and fluffy cake batter is studded with tender apple slices, creating a harmonious blend of textures. Each bite offers a burst of sweet and tangy flavors, perfectly balanced by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Served warm with a dollop of creamy vanilla sauce or a scoop of your favorite ice cream, this delightful cake is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, our Gluten-Free French Apple Cake is the perfect choice.

This article presents two enticing recipes: the classic Gluten-Free French Apple Cake and a tantalizing Vegan Gluten-Free French Apple Cake. Both recipes cater to different dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can relish this delectable treat. The Vegan Gluten-Free French Apple Cake takes the classic recipe to a whole new level, using plant-based ingredients to create a wholesome and flavorful dessert that's perfect for those with vegan or dairy-free preferences.

The detailed instructions provided in this article guide you through the baking process, ensuring success every time. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these mouthwatering cakes with ease. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH APPLE CAKE



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This Gluten-Free French Apple Cake, adapted from Cook's Illustrated, has a rich custardy bottom, a light cake layer and a crisp sugary topping. Serve it warm, or at room temperature--either way with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Alison Needham

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges and sliced 1/8 inch thick crosswise)
1 TBSP brandy
1 tsp lemon juice
3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup almond flour or coconut flour
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons organic granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp xanthan gum ((omit if your blend already contains it))
1 large egg plus 2 large yolks
1 cup canola oil or coconut oil
1 cup whole milk (or dairy free milk of your choosing)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and set the temperature to 325 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with gluten-free cooking spray and place on a foil lined, rimed baking sheet.
  • Place apple slices on a microwave safe plate or pie dish, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until apples are slightly tender and pliable. Drizzle with brandy and lemon juice and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Place 3/4 cup of gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add one egg, oil, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Scoop out one cup of the batter and place in another medium bowl.
  • Add egg yolks to the larger portion of the batter and whisk to combine. Fold in the cooled apple slices and pour mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset (or rubber) spatula.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour blend into the remaining batter and smooth batter evenly over the apple mixture in the pan, taking care to spread it all the way to the edges.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake until the center of the cake is set, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake along the sides of the pan and let cool completely, about 2 hours more (if you can). Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH APPLE CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-6184

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges, and sliced 1/8 inch thick crosswise
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup almond flour or coconut flour
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons organic granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, omit if your flour blend already contains it
1 large egg plus 2 large yolks
1 cup canola oil or coconut oil
1 cup whole milk, or dairy free milk of your choosing
1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Directions Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and set the temperature to 325 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with gluten-free cooking spray and place on a foil lined, rimed baking sheet. Place apple slices on a microwave safe plate or pie dish, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until apples are slightly tender and pliable. Drizzle with brandy and lemon juice and let cool for 15 minutes. Place 3/4 cup of gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add one egg, oil, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. S coop out one cup of the batter and place in another medium bowl. Add egg yolks to the larger portion of the batter and whisk to combine. Fold in the cooled apple slices and pour mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset (or rubber) spatula. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour blend into the remaining batter and smooth batter evenly over the apple mixture in the pan, taking care to spread it all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake until the center of the cake is set, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake along the sides of the pan and let cool completely, about 2 hours more (if you can). Cut into wedges and serve.

GLUTEN FREE FRENCH APPLE CAKES



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You are going to love this classic gluten free French apple cakes recipe. One of the most popular apple recipes on my blog!

Provided by Sandi Gaertner

Categories     Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large pink lady apples (peeled and sliced thinly)
4 tablespoons dark rum (I used Myers Dark Rum)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup Authentic Foods Multi-Blend Gluten Free Flour
1 cup organic white sugar (plus one tablespoon of sugar)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup organic whole milk (or raw milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray either a 9 inch cake pan or a pan with 6 three inch cake sections with coconut oil.
  • Cut parchment paper to line the bottom of the pan(s) and spray bottom with coconut oil.
  • In a small sauce pan, cook butter on low heat until slightly browned. (About 5 minutes) Stir often.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small sauce pan, add two inches of water and apple slices. Cook apple slices on low heat until they soften. Keep an eye on them so they don't get mushy.
  • Drain water from apples, toss with 1 tablespoon of the dark rum and lemon juice, and let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and sugar.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, browned butter, vanilla, and remaining three tablespoons of dark rum.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend carefully.
  • Gently fold in apples.
  • Pour into pan(s).
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar onto each mini cake (or 1 tablespoon of sugar onto a whole cake.)
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on pan size. Less time is needed if you are baking 6 three inch cakes.
  • Remove from oven and let cakes cool on a cooling rack.
  • Enjoy while warm.
  • Reheat if having it later.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 548 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 49 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH APPLE CAKE



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This French Apple Cake, adapted from Cook's Illustrated, has a rich custardy bottom, a light cake layer and a crisp sugary topping. Serve it warm, or at room temperature - either way with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Alison Needham

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1½ pounds granny smith apples ((peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges, and sliced ⅛ inch thick crosswise))
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ cup all purpose gluten-free flour blend
2 tbsp all purpose gluten-free flour blend
¼ cup almond flour ((or coconut flour))
1 cup sugar ((plus 2 tbsp for sprinkling on top))
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon xanthan gum ((omit if your flour blend already contains it))
1 large egg
2 egg yolks
1 cup canola oil ((or coconut oil))
1 cup whole milk ((or dairy free milk of your choosing))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and set the temperature to 325 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with gluten-free cooking spray and place on a foil lined, rimed baking sheet.
  • Place apple slices on a microwave safe plate or pie dish, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until apples are slightly tender and pliable. Drizzle with brandy and lemon juice and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Place ¾ cup of gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add one egg, oil, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Scoop out one cup of the batter and place in another medium bowl.
  • Add egg yolks to the larger portion of the batter and whisk to combine. Fold in the cooled apple slices and pour mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset (or rubber) spatula.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour blend into the remaining batter and smooth batter evenly over the apple mixture in the pan, taking care to spread it all the way to the edges.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake until the center of the cake is set, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake along the sides of the pan and let cool completely, about 2 hours more (if you can). Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 500 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 282 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 36 g

GLUTEN-FREE IMPOSSIBLY EASY FRENCH APPLE PIE



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Gluten free apple pie? Try our tasty version thanks to Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (3 medium)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1/3 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons firm butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and nutmeg; place in pie plate.
  • In medium bowl, stir remaining filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over apple mixture in pie plate. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients, using fork, until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE EUROPEAN APPLE CAKE



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My Romanian family all make some version of this dense apple walnut cake every autumn. I think it's common to Germans, Austrians, and Hungarians too. I'm so pleased that I could almost replicate the taste and texture without wheat! Coconut flour can be substituted for almond flour. Makes a 9x13-inch pan. When cool, you can dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Provided by Ann Kosa

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup sorghum flour
¾ cup almond flour
¼ cup rice flour
¼ cup tapioca flour
1 tablespoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
4 small Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan; lightly flour with gluten-free flour.
  • Whisk sorghum flour, almond flour, rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until incorporated and batter is thoroughly combined. Fold in apples and walnuts. Pour and press batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 269.9 mg, Sugar 34.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For the best flavor and texture, use a variety of apples that are both sweet and tart, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice helps to prevent the apples from browning and adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This ensures that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This gluten-free French apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tart apples, and buttery glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are looking for a special treat to serve at a party or a simple dessert to enjoy with your family, this gluten-free French apple cake is the perfect choice.

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