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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Spiced Apple Almond Cake

Name: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Spiced Apple Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour; ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder (aluminum-free, gluten-free); ½ tsp sea salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional); 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, mixed and rested 10 min); ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted (or avocado oil); ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 medium apple, grated; ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional); ¼ cup raisins or chopped dates (optional); Powdered coconut sugar (or any sugar-free dusting) for garnish

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

8 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Rating:

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July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

A cozy, moist, and warmly spiced apple almond cake dusted with powdered coconut sugar. This rustic cake is perfect for fall gatherings or a simple treat with tea. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and loaded with texture and flavor.

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What You’ll Need:

2 cups almond flour
½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder (aluminum-free, gluten-free)
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, mixed and rested 10 min)
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted (or avocado oil)
½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 medium apple, grated
½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
¼ cup raisins or chopped dates (optional)
Powdered coconut sugar (or any sugar-free dusting) for garnish

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Spiced Apple Almond Cake

Step 1/8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper and lightly oil the sides.

Step 2/8

Prepare flax eggs by combining ground flax and water in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until gelled.

Step 3/8

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 4/8

Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl: flax eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or sugar), and vanilla.

Step 5/8

Grate apple and stir into the wet mixture. Then, add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 6/8

Fold in nuts and dried fruit if using.

Step 7/8

Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8/8

Cool for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely. Dust with powdered coconut sugar before serving.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: You can swap the apple for grated pear or carrot for variation. Serve with a drizzle of maple glaze or dollop of coconut cream if desired. Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Spiced Apple Almond Cake

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper and lightly oil the sides.

Step 2

Prepare flax eggs by combining ground flax and water in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until gelled.

Step 3

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 4

Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl: flax eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or sugar), and vanilla.

Step 5

Grate apple and stir into the wet mixture. Then, add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in nuts and dried fruit if using.

Step 7

Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely. Dust with powdered coconut sugar before serving.

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