Apple Cake

GLUTEN-FREE

A Russian gluten free apple cake - this simple Russian apple cake features organic Gala apples baked into the batter.

INGREDIENTS Gluten-free cookies or sliced almonds Washington State organic Gala apples Sugar Butter  Eggs Vanilla or almond extract Gluten-free flour Pinch of kosher salt Washington State Organic Gala applestional)

STEP 1

Sprinkle crumbled cookies or sliced almonds along the bottom of the cake pan.

STEP 2

Peel and core your apples. Then, slice each apple into thin circles of about ¼ inch. 

STEP 3

Arrange the apples directly on top of the crumbs or sliced almonds in the prepared pan, layering them in as many layers as necessary. Sprinkle with ¼ cup sugar. 

STEP 4

In a standing mixer beat the eggs with the sugar until thick and pale yellow and ribbons are formed along the sides, about 8-10 minutes. Gently fold in vanilla, then add in the gluten-free flour and salt.

STEP 5

Pour the batter over the apples. Let gluten-free apple cake stand for 5 minutes for the batter to settle fully.

STEP 6

Transfer to oven for 1 hour, until the gluten-free apple sharlotka is golden on the top. 

STEP 7

Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve. 

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