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Gluten-free cakes can sometimes be underwhelming, but this flourless applesauce cake is simply delicious. It is moist, has a subtle apple flavor with a hint of cinnamon.

This healthy applesauce cake recipe is also great for beginners. You can use store-bought applesauce and an all purpose gluten-free flour blend, which are available in grocery stores and online. Of course you can use homemade applesauce but as a busy mom, I always take advantage of small shortcuts.

Gluten sensitivities and allergies run in my family so I am always looking for new recipes or tweaking the ones I have. After some trial and error, because gluten free baking and desserts can be a bit challenging, I am so happy I can share with you one of the best applesauce cake recipes I have tried. Next time you need a gluten-free apple cake, make sure to make this one.

One of the best things of this flourless applesauce cake is that it has a moist texture. It goes so well with a cup of coffee or hot tea. This moist applesauce cake really goes well with anything. Please let me know if you bake it!

Flourless Applesauce Cake

Prep: 10 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce

2 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable, canola or avocado oil

4 eggs, room temperature

6 tablespoons milk

1 (22 ounce) bag 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend, about 4 cups (I use Bob’s Red Mill)

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Baking or nonstick cooking spray

For the frosting:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

⅔ cup brown sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

2 ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 176 C. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
3. In a larger bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat just until blended.
5. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle returns clean. Baking time varies depending on your oven.
7. Place the baking pan on a wire rack and allow the cake to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, make the frosting by placing the butter, brown sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Beat on high until fluffy, about 6 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low. Add the milk, scrape down the sides, and continue mixing until the frosting forms. Increase the mixer speed and beat until fluffy.
9. Let the cake cool, then frost the cake evenly.
10. Slice the cake into squares and serve.

You can store leftovers in an airtight container or use a cake stand with dome to preserve its freshness.

Is this gluten free applesauce cake kosher for passover?

Almond flour and most gluten free flours are kosher for Passover (which calls for eating unleavened bread and avoiding wheat, barley oats and rye), as is baking soda. Please note that certain baking powders cannot be used during Passover, so please check the container to see if it says “Kosher l’Pesach” to be sure. Also, this recipe has dairy so if you are keeping kosher, do not serve it with meat.

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• Delicious Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls You Will Love
• The Most Delicious Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
• Amazing Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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