Gluten-Free Apple Sponge Cake With Almond Topping

This gluten-free apple sponge cake has layers of thinly sliced apples and finished with the most delicious almond topping. The fresh sweet-tart apples make this sponge cake super moist and not overly sweet. 

The VERY BEST Gluten-Free Apple Sponge Cake With Almond Topping

this gluten free apple dessert is all about the almond topping

Add the crunchy almond topping to the mix, and you will find every slice irresistibly addictive.

Cooking with apples is super easy! In this recipe, I used two varieties, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Both apples are great for baking because Granny Smith is a juicy tart apple, and Honeycrisp is a sweet crispy apple.

Things to know about baking with apples and sponge cake.

Baking with apples can lead to delicious treats like apple pies, pancakes, like these amazing Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Pancakes, and our favorite Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars. Here are some essential things about baking with apples and sponge cake.

Choosing the Right Apples: 

Different apple varieties have different textures and flavors. Some are better for baking than others. Popular baking apples include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Jonagold. These apples are firm and hold their shape well when baked.

Peeling and Coring: 

Most recipes will instruct you to peel and core the apples. You can do this with a paring knife or use an apple peeler/corer tool to make the process faster and easier.

Slicing or Chopping: 

Depending on your recipe, you may need to slice, chop, or dice the apples. The size and shape of the apple pieces will affect the texture of 

In this gluten-free apple sponge cake recipe, the two varieties Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples will give you the perfect texture with a balanced sweet and tart flavour. 

In eastern Europe, this dessert is a staple in most homes. The cake is made simply with plenty of fresh apples, baked in a lightly sweetened sponge cake and finished with crunchy almond topping. 

A Simple Gluten-Free Apple Sponge Cake Recipe

This apple recipe is all about the simplicity of ingredients. However, the texture and flavour are second to none.

You will need fresh apples and a few sliced almonds to start this recipe. Most likely, you have all the other ingredients in your gluten-free pantry.

This recipe has been in my family for many years. All I had to do was create a gluten-free version.

Since this apple recipe is known to be simple, I wanted to keep it that way. To do this, I used a gluten-free flour blend. 

With some other minor changes, this apple sponge cake came out just as I remember it, DELICIOUS! All in all, this is a simple gluten-free apple dessert recipe. This melt-in-your-mouth coffee cake can be served for breakfast, as an anytime snack, or as a dessert.

Need more apple recipes? Check out these gluten-free recipes using fresh apples.

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