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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Name: Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum); ½ cup almond flour (optional for richness); 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg; ½ tsp salt; 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water); ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted; ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1½ cups finely chopped apples (peeled); ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats; ¼ cup almond flour; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); ¼ cup coconut sugar; 1½ tsp cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 2 tbsp melted coconut oil; 1 tbsp maple syrup

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

9 people

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Rating:

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June 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

A moist, tender apple cake with a golden crunchy oat crumble topping. This comforting bake is naturally sweetened and free from gluten, dairy, and soy — perfect for autumn mornings or cozy desserts.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Cake Base

1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
½ cup almond flour (optional for richness)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water)
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups finely chopped apples (peeled)

For the Oat Crumble Topping

¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats
¼ cup almond flour
⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
¼ cup coconut sugar
1½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup

Prepration for:Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Step 1/7

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease with oil.

Step 2/7

Prepare flax eggs: In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3/7

Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: flax eggs, melted coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla. Combine wet with dry, then fold in chopped apples.

Step 4/7

Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

Step 5/7

Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, mix oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nuts (if using). Stir in melted coconut oil and maple syrup until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

Step 6/7

Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Step 7/7

Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Notes: Use grated apple for a smoother texture, or diced for little bites of apple in each forkful. This cake pairs beautifully with a drizzle of dairy-free yogurt or coconut whipped cream. Keeps well covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease with oil.

Step 2

Prepare flax eggs: In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

Make the cake batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: flax eggs, melted coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla. Combine wet with dry, then fold in chopped apples.

Step 4

Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

Step 5

Make the crumble topping:
In a medium bowl, mix oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nuts (if using). Stir in melted coconut oil and maple syrup until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

Step 6

Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Step 7

Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

What You’ll Need:

For the Cake Base

For the Oat Crumble Topping

Prepration for:Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

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