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Gluten-Free Apple Layer Cake

Relax and enjoy a rustic gluten-free apple layer cake with family, friends or by yourself with a cup of tea!

This gluten-free apple layer cake is a beautiful and rustic baking solution, perfect for celebrating the flavours of autumn or for a cozy dessert on any day. Thin slices of fresh apples are arranged in a loaf pan, creating a stunning layered effect when baked. The light, tender batter holds it all together. The use of our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend is essential for a cake that is wonderfully moist, flavourful, and has a delicate crumb. This is a delightful meal idea that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Recipe Name: Gluten-Free Apple Layer Cake

Description: A rustic and beautiful layered apple cake with a tender crumb, perfect for a cozy dessert.

Source: QUeen Milling Test Kitchen

Yield: 1 (8½ x 4½-inch) loaf

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 65-75 minutes

Ingredients

 

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  • 2 lbs (32 ounces, 907 grams) apples, such as Fuji, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Ambrosia, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 100 grams (3.5 ounces, 100 grams) sugar
  • ½ cup (4 ounces, 120 ml) milk 
  • 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) butter, melted
  • 120 grams (4.2 ounces, 120 grams) of QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder

 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).2 Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the long sides.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale in colour. Add the milk and melted butter and mix well.
  • Sift in the QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend and baking powder and combine. Add the sliced apples to the batter and, using a rubber spatula, coat the apples thoroughly.
  • Using clean hands, arrange the apple slices in the prepared loaf pan in an overlapping pattern. You will need to reserve about 40-50 slices for the final top layer.
  • Continue arranging the apples in even layers until you are about ½-inch from the top of the pan. Press the apples down firmly, then arrange the final top layer in a shingled pattern.
  • Scrape any remaining batter into the pan, making sure to leave about ¼-inch of space from the top. Gently tap the pan to evenly distribute the batter.
  • Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven, with a rimmed baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips. Bake for 65-75 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The cake is done when the top is golden brown, domed, and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the loaf from the pan and let it cool for another hour before slicing.

Notes

This apple layer cake is a beautiful and delicious treat to share with the whole family. The unique quality of our QUeen Milling Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend is its ability to create a light and tender batter that perfectly holds the structure of the dense apple layers. This flour is a convenient baking solution, ensuring a consistently beautiful and delicious cake every time. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a few drops of vanilla extract in the batter can add an extra layer of flavour. Our paper packaging is recyclable and compostable. A practical and thoughtful idea is to use an empty bag to collect small garden vegetables or herbs as you harvest them. We encourage you to explore our full range of products and connect with us on social media for more delicious gluten-free inspiration!

 

 

 

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