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Gluten-free Upside Down Apple Cake

5 from 2 votes
Serves: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
  2. 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.
  3. Line a 9u0022 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
  4. 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.
  5. Prepare the cake batter by whisking together all of the wet ingredients, except for the chopped apples.
  6. 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.
  7. Pour the cake batter into the pan, over the glazed apples
  8. Bake the cake for about 35-38 minutes, until the top is firm to touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. 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.
  10. Top with powdered sugar, slice and enjoy!
  11. 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.