Upside down apple cake is a delicious sweet treat to bring to your next holiday gathering. It’s gluten-free and dairy-free, and filled with cinnamon apple flavor in every bite!
Gluten-free Upside Down Apple Cake
This recipe was inspired by my apple crumb cake I shared a couple of years ago. It’s made from a blend of almond flour and tapioca flour, and topped with a delicious layer of honey cinnamon glazed apples.
The cake comes out moist and perfectly sweet, and is the perfect dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering.
I sweetened the cake with a little coconut sugar, which gives it an almost caramel-like taste. It’s grain- free and dairy-free, but you wouldn’t even know!
How to make a lightened up apple cake
This cake is made in just a few simple steps.
- Start by cooking a peeled and sliced apple in a little butter, honey and cinnamon until it softens, then pour the mixture into to bottom of a cake pan
- Prepare the cake batter by whisking together all of your wet ingredients, then folding in the dry ingredients
- Pour the cake batter into the pan, over the glazed apples
- Bake the cake for about 35 minutes. Once it cools completely, flip it onto your serving dish
- Dust is off with powdered sugar, slice it and enjoy
The lightly sweetened cake truly melts in your mouth. It’s a delicious treat to make whether you’re gluten-free or not. You guys are going to love it!
Other gluten-free recipes you’ll love:
Gluten-free Tahini Banana Bread
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Gluten-free Chocolate Biscotti
Gluten-free Upside Down Apple Cake
Course: Dessert8
servings20
minutes35
minutes55
minutesIngredients
- Dry Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup milk of choice
3 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
- Honey Glazed Apples
1 medium apple, peeled- I use honeycrisp
2 tbsp butter, dairy or vegan
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Pinch cinnamon
Top with: confectioners sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F
- Start by preparing the glazed apples. Thinly slice 1 medium apple. Heat a large skillet on medium heat then add in the butter and honey. Once the butter is melted, add in the apple slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Let this cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Line a 9″ cake pan with a piece of parchment on the bottom. I like to trace the top of the cake pan over a piece of parchment paper, and cut out a round piece to fit into the bottom of the pan
- Pour the glazed apples into the bottom of the pan. Spread them in an even layer and swirl the pan around to evenly distribute the liquid. Set aside.
- Prepare the cake batter by whisking together all of the wet ingredients, except for the chopped apples.
- Once the wet ingredients are smooth, fold in the dry ingredients and whisk to form a batter. Add in the chopped apple and stir together with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the cake batter into the pan, over the glazed apples
- Bake the cake for about 35-38 minutes, until the top is firm to touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, place your serving platter over the top of the cake pan, then flip the cake directly onto the serving platter.
- Top with powdered sugar, slice and enjoy!
- You can keep the cake on the counter for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. I suggest letting it reach room temperature before serving.
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This was so delicious and easy to make! I made it for Rosh Hashanah and it was a crowd pleaser. Very moist too. will definitely be making again.
Thank you Maddie! I hope you had a wonderful holiday 🙂