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Irresistible Free From Apple & Cinnamon Cake

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I recently made my favourite Apple & Cinnamon Cake for Sunday dinner pudding [updated photos 2018, original post 2016], I had my parents coming over and I’d invited my Grandad too, he’s awesome, at 93 years of age he’s still full of beans and always cheerful. I wanted to impress him with my baking, not that I have to, he’s proud as punch already but my Nanny who sadly passed a few years ago now was a great baker so I have some impressive shoes to fill!

Apple and Cinnamon Cake; Simple to make and deliciously moist, this is a huge family favourite. #glutenfree #dairyfree #eggfree #vegan #wheatfree #freefrom

I actually made two puddings this day, the first being Plum & Peach Crumble and then the Apple & Cinnamon Cake. I opted to make both for selfish reasons really, I love crumble but the thought of not being able to enjoy mine with cream or custard made me pout. So I though a nice slice of cake would do me as well, and besides you can’t beat the combination of Apple & Cinnamon, talk about a match made in heaven!

Plum & Peach Crumble

This was also going to be my first cake using an egg substitute, it was a risk doing this for the first time when I was expecting guests but that’s the way I rock and roll, living life on the edge!

Apple and Cinnamon Cake; Simple to make and deliciously moist, this is a huge family favourite. #glutenfree #dairyfree #eggfree #vegan #wheatfree #freefrom

My recipe was actually inspired by an old book my mum gave me, in fact, it may even have belong to my Nanny. It’s now just a blue print to give me an idea of quantities, the main ingredients have changed beyond recognition. Poor Nanny would have wondered what on earth all these substitutions were in aid of!

As you’ve already guessed by the images, the bake was a success and everyone tried both puddings…apart from my dad, he doesn’t do plums in baking apparently!

Can I make this apple cake vegan?

Yes you absolutely can, as I mentioned above, this recipe was born out of a first attempt to make an eggless cake so that I could enjoy it too. I use flaxseed eggs these days and find the general rule is that you can get away with two eggs worth of flaxseed egg (anymore and the cake won’t bind). So follow my simple instructions below to make your own flaxseed eggs.

How to make a flax egg

to make 1 flax egg you need the following ingredients:
– 1tbsp ground flax seed
– 3tbsp water
– 1tsp psyllium husk (optional but does add elasticity to baking)

Simply add all ingredients to a glass and stir before measuring out the other recipe ingredients, by the time you come to use your ‘egg’ mixture it will have thickened to a frog-spawn consistency (thicker if you added psyllium husk)

Then just add to your baking as you would an egg. For 2 eggs double the ingredients but note that recipes that require more than two eggs may fail due to lack of support in the structure.

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Other cinnamon inspired recipes

If you’re here because you love to bake with cinnamon then I have a treat for you because all the following recipes have the warm cinnamon spice running through them; Easy Gluten Free Apple Turnovers with a hint of cinnamon, Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns – just like you remember, and finally my Individual Pear and Apricot Cobbler – The ultimate mini pudding.

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Gluten Free Apple and Cinnamon Cake

Apple & Cinnamon Cake

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Gluten Free and easily made egg and dairy free too. This Apple & Cinnamon Cake is a firm favourite of mine, it comes out delicious every time no matter what apple is in season. Why not try with a Bramley or a Cox, slightly different taste, same scrumptious results.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Tea Time
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 8
Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 180 g butter or butter alternative (I use Flora plant butter)
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 3 egg(s) flax seed egg alternative
  • 200 ml dairy free milk I used almond milk on this occasion
  • 250 g gluten free self raising flour I use Fairy Flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 apple(s) peeled and cored

The topping

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp demerara sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ Gas 4
  • Prepare a 20cm round cake tin
  • Cream the sugar and butter until light and add the egg (or flaxseed eggs)
  • Add the flour and cinnamon and beat to combine
  • Pour the milk into the batter a little at a time until you get a soft dropping batter, you may find you don’t need all 200ml.
  • Add 2/3 of the mixture to the cake tin.
  • Cover the cake mixture with an even layer of apple slices, make sure they reach the edges.
  • Pour over the last 1/3 of the cake mixture, don’t worry if some apple still shows.
  • Mix the demerera sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
  • Add to the oven and bake for 1 hour.

Notes

You can use a 400g tin of apple pie filling if you want a short cut and other spices for well too, try mixed spice or nutmeg?

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple & Cinnamon Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
391
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
20
%
Cholesterol
 
61
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
187
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
172
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
5
g
20
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
235
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple, Cinnamon, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
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Apple & Cinnamon Cake; this is a perfect flavour combination, the darker sugar adds a caramel note too which is equally as delicious, plus this is gluten free, dairy free and easily made egg free too with egg replacement. #glutenfree #dairyfree #apples #cinnamon #teatime #easyrecipe #afternoontea

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  1. Gill says

    04/05/2019 at 5:45 pm

    Recipe alert! We made this today but got to the end of the recipe and had a stiff dough and the milk left over! OK – I should have spotted that myself but 10 year old was “helping”…… We just lobbed it all in at the end – when should it have gone in ? No matter – the result was a big hit and is half devoured already. I think my batter was a but thin so will pay more attention to milk next time :-)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      04/05/2019 at 9:27 pm

      Haha, once again thank you Gill for being my recipe proof reader, I clearly have my mind on other things when I’m typing these up, so glad you liked it and how awesome that your 10yr old is helping out in the kitchen too.

      Reply
  2. Ellen from Ask Away Blog says

    19/07/2018 at 1:50 pm

    I am so glad I found your blog. my husband is gluten free and there are so many great recipes and ideas on here!!!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      19/07/2018 at 6:33 pm

      Oh bless you Ellen, that’s lovely to hear…not that your husband is gluten free you understand!!! I mean that you like my recipes!!! :-D

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    19/06/2018 at 7:05 pm

    Wow, this cake looks so more-ish! I love the big chunks of apple and the sugar sprinkles on top, looks cracking! xo

    Reply
  4. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    17/06/2018 at 4:29 pm

    This looks so tempting Rebecca….. Pass the custard and a very large bowl!! x

    Reply
  5. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    23/10/2017 at 11:31 am

    I completely agree, apple & cinnamon is definitely a match mad in heaven. They were certainly made for one another. What a great bake too Rebecca, your alternative egg replacer certainly looks to have done the business :-) Thankyou again for joining in with #BakimgCrumbs, it’s great to have you there :-)
    Angela x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      23/10/2017 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you Angela…good job I like apples so much right now…we’ve got them coming out of our ears hahah #BakingCrumbs

      Reply
  6. Julie McPHERSON says

    17/10/2017 at 5:04 pm

    I simply adore apple and cinnamon together, I’m sure your grandad loved this impressive cake. Commenting as BritMums Baking Round-up Editor. :)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/10/2017 at 2:25 pm

      Aw thank you Julie, he did…you should have seen his face when I told him was was…or rather what wan’t in it haha :-D

      Reply
  7. emma amoscato says

    14/10/2017 at 11:32 am

    Yum, yummy, yum! Everyone loves cinnamon here. I wish I’d seen this recipe when we had a glut of apples! #freefromfridays

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      14/10/2017 at 8:50 pm

      Bless you Emma…we ALWAYS have way too many apples here!!

      Reply
  8. Mel says

    13/10/2017 at 9:31 am

    Apples and cinnamon are a match made in heaven. I love the idea of using almond milk in there too! xxx Thanks for joining in with #FreeFromFridays.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      14/10/2017 at 8:53 pm

      I always go back to this recipe, it’s a family favourite

      Reply
  9. Midge says

    22/01/2017 at 9:22 pm

    I love a good apple & cinnamon cake! Looks fab too – lovely & fluffy! I’m with you – crumble needs custard! Thank goodness for birds custard powder and dairyfree milk! LOL! I’ve never tried the shop bought egg replacers – I think Im too lazy, its like making a flax egg – you have to wait too long for it to be ready so I just bung some ground chia seeds into the flour!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      22/01/2017 at 9:56 pm

      That’s hilarious Midge, I’m all for easy-peasy recipes, even better those that only use one bowl…less washing up! Not tried popping dried chia on a cake, do you add extra water to aid the absorption? Thanks for stopping by x

      Reply
  10. Mandy says

    22/01/2017 at 8:36 pm

    Apple and cinnamon is such a great flavour combo. I’ve been experimenting with egg free bakes lately – with mixed results! #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      22/01/2017 at 8:44 pm

      Hi Mandy thanks for dropping by. For this recipe I used Organ Egg Replacer but I’ll hold my hands up and admit I’m not doing so well on cupcakes and muffins with this alternative. Only seems to work in cakes for me…I tried La Con de Mels Chia Seed Egg yesterday on a microwave vegan treacle pudding, it worked a treat so give that a go if the replacer isn’t working for you…let me know how you get on x http://lecoindemel.com/make-chia-flax-eggs/

      Reply
  11. Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com says

    22/01/2017 at 3:31 pm

    What a great sounding cake – I love apple and cinnamon in cakes and I can really imagine how well the almond milk would work in there too – really impressed how good your cake looks with no dairy, gluten or eggs!! Thanks for linking it up to #CookBlogShare :-) Eb x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      22/01/2017 at 5:47 pm

      It is pretty good of I do say so myself, however,y 91 yr old Grandad can vouch for it too…it was his first totally free from cake and he was very impressed bless him x

      Reply
  12. Kirsty hijacked by twins says

    22/01/2017 at 2:23 pm

    Apple and cinnamon is such a classic flavour combination and one that I love. This cake looks so good, I just wish cake was Slimming World friendly lol x #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      22/01/2017 at 5:48 pm

      Oh bless you, prob not the best of foods for now then! I’m sure you cold make this more slimming world friendly though, let me know if you do x

      Reply
  13. Vicki Montague says

    23/09/2016 at 10:27 pm

    Oh boy! Those puddings look fabulous and that cake looks incredible. I can’t believe it has no egg in it!!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      24/09/2016 at 2:36 am

      I couldn’t quite believe it myself! Sadly, muffins minus egg is proving to be less successful, I’ve made some delicious smelling courgette and spice muffins recently, both batches were inedible goo inside. Not giving up though ;-)

      Reply

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