Description
This Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Upside Down Cake features a delightful layer of sweet, caramelized apples atop a moist and fluffy cake, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (peeled
- cored
- and sliced into ¼ inch slices (140g)
- see note below)
- ⅓ cup (67g) light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened dairy-free milk
- ⅓ cup (80ml) oil
- ¼ cup (62g) unsweetened plain applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (134g) organic cane sugar
- 1 ½ cup (222g) gluten free flour **see important note about flour below**
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the sliced apples with light brown sugar and cinnamon, then arrange them in the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- In another bowl, combine the dairy-free milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the organic cane sugar, gluten-free flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter over the arranged apples in the pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Notes
Ensure to use certified gluten-free flour for the best results. Adjust the sweetness based on the variety of apples used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Upside Down Cake, dessert, gluten-free cake, vegan baking, apple dessert