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Nigella Gluten Free Apple Cake Recipe

Nigella Gluten Free Apple Cake
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This is a gluten-free apple sponge cake made using a blend of gluten-free flour and ground almonds to support structure and moisture. Fresh apples are folded into the batter and soften as the cake bakes, releasing just enough juice to keep the crumb tender without turning heavy.

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free self-raising flour – 200 g

  • Ground almonds – 100 g

  • Baking powder (gluten-free) – 1 tsp

  • Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp

  • Fine salt – ¼ tsp

  • Unsalted butter, softened – 175 g

  • Caster sugar – 175 g

  • Eggs – 3 large

  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

  • Apples, peeled and chopped – 3 medium (about 400 g)

Instructions

 

  • Prepare the tin – Line the base with baking paper and lightly grease the sides

  • Preheat the oven – Set to 170°C (340°F)

  • Cream butter and sugar – Beat until pale and fluffy to build air

  • Add eggs gradually – Mix in one at a time to keep the batter smooth

  • Blend in flavourings – Stir in vanilla and cinnamon

  • Fold in dry ingredients – Combine flour, almonds, baking powder, and salt gently

  • Add apples – Fold through evenly without overworking the batter

  • Bake – Pour into the tin and bake for 45–50 minutes

  • Cool properly – Allow the cake to rest before slicing

Find it online: https://chefnigellarecipes.uk/nigella-gluten-free-apple-cake-recipe/