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Almond Flour Apple Cake | Gluten and Dairy Free

Published: Sep 21, 2020 · Modified: Nov 8, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This recipe for Almond Flour Apple Cake is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in sugar. This simple and delicious recipe is great for breakfast, brunch, snack, or a light dessert. Curb your sweetness cravings guilt-free with this almond flour apple cake recipe.

Almond Flour Apple Cake on a white plate with a blue napkin in the background.

If you’re looking for a cake you can feel good about eating, this it. Made with almond flour, coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, and grated apples, this cake is simple to put together and satisfies your cravings.

Almond Flour Apple Cake is a great recipe to have on hand when you are looking for a guilt-free treat. This cake gets it sweetness from both grated apples and a touch of maple syrup.

overhead photo of Almond Flour Apple Cake.

With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious apple cake that everyone can enjoy. I like to make this ahead of time and keep on hand for snacking, a quick breakfast, or whenever I’m craving something sweet.

For more sweet breakfast or dessert cakes, be sure to check out this Italian Zucchini Ricotta Ciambella, or my Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread.

For another naturally gluten-free cake, try this Lemon Polenta Cake made with cornmeal. And for another almond flour cake, try my Almond Flour Pear Cake!

Almond Flour Apple Cake

Making this cake couldn’t be simpler, plus there is no special equipment needed. Just a cake pan, mixing bowl, and whisk.

To start, you will need to grease and line with parchment a standard cake pan. You could also make this in a 9 x 9 baking pan if you don’t have a cake pan on hand.

Firstly, combine the almond flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add in the room temperature coconut oil.

almond flour and baking soda in a glass mixing bowl.

Cut the coconut oil into the flour mixture. To do this, you can either use a pastry cutter to combine the flour or oil, or you can always just combine using your hands. Your end result will be a texture similar to sand.

Next, add in the four eggs, one at a time, being sure to whisk after each addition. You will end up with a smooth batter with some lumps from the coconut oil.

egg added to the batter.

To sweeten and flavor this cake, I like to add maple syrup and vanilla. However, you could use honey or agave nectar instead of the maple syrup. Mix well to combine.

maple syrup and vanilla added to the batter.

Lastly, add in one peeled, cored, and grated apple. The type of apple you use for this doesn’t matter. I prefer honeycrisp, gala, or Fiji apples. Mix the batter and pour into your prepared cake pan.

batter in the cake pan.

Bake the cake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire baking rack before slicing.

almond flour apple cake cooling in a cake pan.

I like to serve this cake with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. However, it is equally delicious and beautiful served by itself or with a side of fruit.

Almond Flour apple cake with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

What is Almond Flour?

Almond flour quite simply is ground up almonds. The process of making almond flour involves blanching the almonds to remove the skins and then grinding and sifting them into a fine flour.

Almond meal is not the same as almond flour. It contains the skins of the almonds, resulting in a coarser mixture.

Almond flour is low in carbs and full of nutrients. It also has a slightly sweeter taste which is why you don’t need a lot of sweetener when baking with almond flour. Also, it is naturally gluten free and full of protein.

How to store almond flour apple cake?

This cake could be stored at room temperature for up to three days. However, if you do store at room temperature, be sure to place it in an airtight container.

I prefer to store my cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This way it lasts up to two weeks. Slice it ahead of time so you can just grab a piece when you want one.

Almond Flour Recipes

When baking with almond flour, it’s good to follow a recipe that calls for almond flour specifically, rather than trying to substitute regular flour in a recipe. Otherwise, you could risk ending up with a dense or runny recipe.

Amaretti Cookies are my favorite almond flour cookie ever! Made with beaten egg whites and rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies are great served with hot coffee or tea. If you’ve never tried them, they are a great almond flour cookie to start with.

Almond Ricotta Cake is a super moist and slightly dense cake that’s full of delicious almond flavor. Use almond flour or almond meal in place of the finely diced almonds.

almond flour apple cake on a white plate.

I hope you love this recipe for Almond Flour Apple Cake. It’s great to serve for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Almond Flour Apple Cake on a white plate with a blue napkin in the background.

Almond Flour Apple Cake

Simple, delicious, and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free cake that's perfect for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
5 from 27 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Angela Allison
Cost: 8

Equipment

  • 9 inch round cake pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely ground almond flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (solid) (could substitute unsalted butter)
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 apple, peeled and grated
  • powdered sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
    almond flour and baking soda in a glass mixing bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in the coconut oil and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the oil into the flour. Whisk in the eggs, one a time. Then add in the maple syrup and vanilla and whisk until combined.
    maple syrup and vanilla added to the batter.
  • Fold in the grated apple to the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
    batter in the cake pan.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire baking rack. Sprinkle on powdered sugar if desired.
    Almond Flour apple cake with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

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Notes

This almond flour apple cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Patricia

    April 28, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this twice. Turns out delish. thank you.

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      April 29, 2022 at 9:28 am

      So happy you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mountainbird

    April 20, 2022 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    I made it this morning and I had to try it while it was still warm. Yummy. I put some hemp seeds in it for more protein. The true test will be tonight when I take it to a small church group. I am sure it will be a hit. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      April 20, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Shelley

    March 21, 2022 at 4:02 am

    5 stars
    Super easy to make! Followed instructions exactly. Flavor and sweetness level were perfect. However, I feel cake was a bit too oily and will cut coconut oil next time I make it.

    Reply
  4. CJ

    January 19, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    This recipe is a winner. The only things I ended doing differently after I made it a few times was i did a 3:1 Almond/Coconut Flour Mix because my cake was coming out a little on the wet side and the 1/2 cup coconut flour fixed that. I also squeezed either lemon juice or half an orange over my apple shreds and spiced them with cinnamon and nutmeg before incorporating. I also added a little bit of erythritol to the dry ingredients to kick up the sweetness. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Barn

    January 02, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    How many carbs per serving

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      January 03, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      19 grams per serving.

      Reply
  6. Ginny Kelleher

    November 22, 2021 at 10:55 am

    Would flax eggs work to make it vegan?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Angela Allison

      November 25, 2021 at 6:35 am

      I’ve never tried flax eggs here. Sorry

      Reply
  7. Lori Calderone

    October 03, 2021 at 8:04 am

    Would this freeze well? I have a ton of apples and need a variety of almond flour based recipes. 🙂 This looks like a great one.

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      October 03, 2021 at 8:19 am

      yes! This is a perfect freezer-friendly recipe. Just store in an airtight container (I like using a ziplock bag). Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Audrey

    June 12, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this is absolutely heavenly. I used butter instead of coconut oil, two small apples, honey and added a little bit of sour cream as I felt my batter was too “heavy”. Turned out fabulous. Thank you so much Angela!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      June 17, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Hi Audrey. Sounds like wonderful additions! So happy you loved it 🙂

      Reply
    • Gisele

      August 23, 2021 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is heavenly delicious! Thank you for sharing and for all the comments to make variations in the future, if needed. I did it without any addition and the cake was a success!! 💕

      Reply
      • angelakallison

        August 23, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        Yay! I’m so happy you loved the recipe. Thanks for the comment… you made my day 🙂

  9. Mariel

    May 23, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Love this cake but I’m curious, why do you need to add the coconut oil solid with the pastry cutter? would it make a difference if you just add it melted?

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      May 23, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Great question! It helps the cake hold it shape without getting soggy and too dense.

      Reply
      • Mariel

        May 25, 2021 at 8:13 am

        5 stars
        Thanks Angela, that makes sense. I made it and it was DELICIOUS!

  10. Lidia M

    March 20, 2021 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for such a delicious and perfectly sweet recipe! I just made it last night and had some for dessert and a snack after breakfast!

    Reply
  11. Patrice

    January 07, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a Sunday family dinner dessert. I was looking for recipes without a ton of sugar, but still sweet enough to be dessert. My family loved this cake! It was really delicious. Moist, and just a little bit denser that plain cake, a real keeper. They are already asking me to make it again. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      January 08, 2021 at 6:21 am

      Thanks for the comment! So happy you all loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Pauline P

    December 30, 2020 at 11:05 am

    This cake look so yummy I can wait to bake thank you

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      December 31, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thanks! It’s one of my favorites. Hope you love it!

      Reply
    • Chantal Si

      September 26, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      Lovely cake simple and good

      Reply
  13. Becky

    October 05, 2020 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    The texture looks great and the recipe sounds quite simple. Can’t wait to try this recipe, thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      October 05, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      You’re going to love it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ladybug

    September 24, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today. So simple and simply delicious!!!!!!! Thank you.

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      September 24, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  15. Maryann

    September 24, 2020 at 4:59 am

    5 stars
    So easy, so simple and soooo good!
    Would love the nutritional breakdown however.

    Reply
  16. Chichi

    September 21, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an easy cake with just a few ingredients that I have sitting in my pantry. Making ASAP!

    Reply
  17. Beth

    September 21, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this looks so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  18. Shelley

    September 21, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, Angela – I’m dying to try this! So excited to make it because it’s such an easy recipe, and also simple and healthier … yet looks absolutely to-die-for! Almond is one of my favorite flavor profiles in desserts, and I love the nutrition that almonds bring to this party (yay, protein)!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      September 22, 2020 at 6:50 am

      Your going to love this recipe! It’s so simple and delicious. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  19. Traci

    September 21, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    So easy, so delicious, and hits the spot without being ridiculously sweet. Great recipe…thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • sarah

      January 10, 2021 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      Hi I just made this but was a bit short of ground almond so substituted 2 tbsns of semolina and used 2 duck eggs instead of hens as all I had. Turned out great.

      Reply
  20. Anita

    September 21, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love it when a cake is not too sweet and this cake is definitely it! The nutty almond flavor pairs really well with apples. I am using Fuji since that’s what I have but I’m going to bake it often with other kind of apples in the future.

    Reply

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