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Apple Almond Cake
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12 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 1HR 40MINS

Apple Almond Cake

Super moist Apple Almond Cake with full-flavored hits from almond, lemon, and loads of apples, glazed with hot apricot jam. This Awesome Apple Almond Cake is especially delicious while still a bit warm. Can be enjoyed as a dessert or a mid-afternoon snack or offered as part of your brunch spread. Actually, any time of day.
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/
Super moist Apple Almond Cake with full-flavored hits from almond, lemon, and loads of apples, glazed with hot apricot jam. This Awesome Apple Almond Cake is especially delicious while still a bit warm. Can be enjoyed as a dessert or a mid-afternoon snack or offered as part of your brunch spread. Actually, any time of day.
1HR 40MINS
Total Time
$2.32
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Granny Smith Apple
6
(1.75 lb)
Small Granny Smith Apples, divided
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced, divided
Almond Paste
3/4 cup
Almond Paste
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
Unsalted Butter
3/4 cup
Unsalted Butter
melted and cooled, plus more for pan
Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
Almond Extract
1 tsp
Almond Extract
Large Egg
4
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
scooped and leveled, minus 1 Tbsp
Corn Starch
2/3 cup
Corn Starch
Baking Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Apricot Jam
1/4 cup
Apricot Jam
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
325
Fat
17.6 g
Protein
2.9 g
Carbs
39.4 g
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Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/

Author's Notes

Makes a 9-inch cake.

The cake will keep at room temperature, lightly wrapped in plastic wrap, for several days.
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step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides of the pan.
step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides of the pan.
step 2
Peel, halve, and core 3 of the Granny Smith Apples (6) and cut each half into 6 even slices. Toss the apple slices with half of the Lemon (1) and set aside.
step 2 Peel, halve, and core 3 of the Granny Smith Apples (6) and cut each half into 6 even slices. Toss the apple slices with half of the Lemon (1) and set aside.
step 3
Peel, halve and core the remaining 3 apples. Cut into 1/3-inch dice. Toss with the remaining lemon juice and set aside.
step 3 Peel, halve and core the remaining 3 apples. Cut into 1/3-inch dice. Toss with the remaining lemon juice and set aside.
step 4
Grate the Almond Paste (3/4 cup) and place it in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment. Add the Salt (1/4 tsp) and Unsalted Butter (3/4 cup), beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.
step 4 Grate the Almond Paste (3/4 cup) and place it in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment. Add the Salt (1/4 tsp) and Unsalted Butter (3/4 cup), beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.
step 5
Then beat in the Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup) and Almond Extract (1 tsp). Beat in the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (4) one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
step 5 Then beat in the Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup) and Almond Extract (1 tsp). Beat in the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (4) one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (1 1/4 cups), Corn Starch (2/3 cup), and Baking Powder (1/2 Tbsp).
step 6 In a separate bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (1 1/4 cups), Corn Starch (2/3 cup), and Baking Powder (1/2 Tbsp).
step 7
Add to the almond batter and beat until well blended. Then fold in the diced apples.
step 7 Add to the almond batter and beat until well blended. Then fold in the diced apples.
step 8
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Distribute the sliced apples decoratively in concentric rings on the top of the cake.
step 8 Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Distribute the sliced apples decoratively in concentric rings on the top of the cake.
step 9
Then, using the flat of your hand, gently push the apples into the batter, they should not be submerged, just lightly anchored.
step 10
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a rack to cool.
step 10 Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a rack to cool.
step 11
Immediately heat the Apricot Jam (1/4 cup) over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Brush a thin layer of the hot jam over the still-hot cake.
step 11 Immediately heat the Apricot Jam (1/4 cup) over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Brush a thin layer of the hot jam over the still-hot cake.
step 12
Let cool completely before removing the springform ring. Enjoy!
step 12 Let cool completely before removing the springform ring. Enjoy!
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