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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Pies, Cakes, & Tarts

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake (Dairy-Free)

    Published: Oct 5, 2018 · Modified: Oct 31, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake recipe topped with caramelized apples and spices. Inspired the Starbucks loaf cake! Dairy-free.

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.There's something about those bakery-style pound cakes that are hard to resist. Having a gluten intolerance helps, but still.

    In particular, now that the weather is cooler and apple, pumpkin, and pear pastries, tarts, and cakes are popping up all over the place, it's time for an apple cake that is gluten-free. No more bakery window dreaming. 

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.Inspired by the Starbucks caramelized apple pound cake, this version uses almond flour and white rice flour, coconut sugar and organic cane sugar, vegan butter, and some of autumn's favorite spices—cinnamon and ginger.

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.By tossing diced apples in sugar and spices, and gently pressing them into an even layer atop the cake batter, they caramelize and bake into a sweet and slightly streusel-like topping.

    No need for the cherry on top of this one.

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.While this pound cake is delicious all on its own, a dollop of regular or coconut whipped cream on top with a little sprinkle of cinnamon doesn't hurt either.

    Happy baking!

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.

    Want more apple love? Check out these gluten-free apple cider donut muffins and the links below!

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    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake topped with caramelized apples and spices. Dairy-free.

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake recipe topped with caramelized apples and spices. Inspired the Starbucks loaf cake! Dairy-free.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake

    • 12 tablespoons vegan butter or unsalted butter if not dairy-free
    • ½ cup organic cane sugar 116 g
    • ½ cup coconut sugar 62 g
    • 4 large eggs
    • zest of one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups almond flour 161 g
    • ¼ cup white rice flour 43 g
    • ¼ cup cornstarch 36 g
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Caramelized Apple Topping

    • 1 apple, peeled and diced Gala, Empire or Granny Smith work well
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • 3 teaspoons organic cane sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

    Instructions

    Gluten-Free Apple Pound Cake

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a loaf pan (8x4x2) with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, add butter, organic cane sugar, and coconut sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
    • Add the almond flour, white rice flour, cornstarch, spices, and salt. Mix until evenly incorporated. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Smooth so that it lays evenly. 
    • Place the diced apples in a small bowl with sugars, cornstarch, and spices. Toss to thoroughly coat apples. Spread apples on top of cake batter into an even layer. Press apples down slightly into batter.
    • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or fork come out mostly clean. The top part of the cake will be slightly gooey. 
    • Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
    • When cake has cooled, remove from pan and slice with a sharp knife. Serve on its own or with regular or coconut whipped cream. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Laura Wood

      September 29, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      This would be a great idea for Thanksgiving morning with a mimosa.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        September 30, 2021 at 11:28 am

        Ohh, I like that idea!

        Reply
    2. Traci

      October 10, 2018 at 11:12 am

      I'm so with you on the pastry case. I have to dig deep in restraint over the past 4.2 months. I've not lost any weight, tho (strangely enough). All the yeses to this gorgeous pound cake, Tessa! Love those fall flavors!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 12, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        It's so hard! Can't believe it has been 4 months already for you. I hope it is getting easier. Thank you, Traci!!

        Reply
    3. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

      October 10, 2018 at 5:12 am

      Oooh girl! This pound cake. Gimme. Perfect for fall! Going on my fall recipe to-do list RN. xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 12, 2018 at 2:38 pm

        Thanks, Kelsey! Pound cake is always a win in my book!

        Reply

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