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A slice of gluten-free dairy-free apple crumble cake on a plate.

Apple Crumble Cake (GF, DF)

This apple crumble cake is incredibly moist and tender with a touch of cinnamon. The crumble topping made with fresh apple chunks adds a perfect layer of sweetness. It is super easy to whip up in one bowl, and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Sweets
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 x 9-inch springform pan

Ingredients
 
 

For the cake

  • 8 ounces vegan butter softened
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup oat milk
  • 1 ½ cup gluten-free all purpose flour I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt

For apple crumble topping

  • cup gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large apple peeled, cored and finely chopped - about 2 cups

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 360°F/ 182°C. Line a 9-inch springform pan.

For the cake

  • Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer for 3 minutes, or in a bowl.
  • Add in the eggs, lemon juice and oat milk. Mix well.
  • Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and flatten the surface.

For the crumble topping

  • Combine the flour, butter, and sugar together and mix with hands until crumbs start to form. Mix in the apples. Spread the crumble topping on top of the cake batter.

Bake

  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

* This cake can be covered and kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. Make sure to refrigerate beyond that.
*I recommend to use sweeter apples such as honey crisp, gala or fuji.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

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