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Close-up of a slice of gluten-free apple cake on a white plate.

Easy Gluten Free Irish Apple Cake Recipe

A delightful and easy-to-make gluten-free Irish apple cake, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the comforting flavors of apple and vanilla in this simple dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 4 oz gluten-free self-raising flour or gluten-free plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 oz caster sugar
  • 4 oz butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large apples peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tbsp milk optional
  • 1 tbsp demerara sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 7-inch round cake tin.
  2. Cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the gluten-free flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  6. If the mixture seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the top.
  8. Sprinkle demerara sugar over the top.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of softened butter.