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Apple Crumble Loaf Cake

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 slices, give or take

Equipment

  • 9 inch Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake - PALEO VERSION

  • 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder (I use Otto's)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce  (I use my homemade recipe)
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract (check for compliant ingredients)

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake - REGULAR GF FLOUR VERSION

  • 2 ¼ cups gluten free all purpose flour (I've only used Bob's Red Mill 1:1 for this recipe)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups sugar (can sub coconut sugar)
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce (I use my homemade recipe)
  • 4 eggs

Crumble Topping (Optional)

  • ⅓ cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter or ghee, melted (ghee or dairy free, as needed)

Powdered Sugar Glaze (Optional, only Paleo if compliant sugar is used)

  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk of choice

Instructions
 

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake - PALEO VERSION

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Whisk together almond flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Then, in the center of the mixture, add in the eggs, applesauce, coconut sugar and vanilla and mix to combine completely with the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the crumble topping (optional, but delicious!) and mix until combined.
  • Add batter to a loaf tin lined with parchment paper then sprinkle the crumble topping over the top of the batter.
  • Place in the center rack of the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Mix together the powdered sugar glaze (if using) and drizzle over the top of the loaf cake right before serving.

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake - REGULAR GF FLOUR VERSION

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Whisk together gluten free flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Then, in the center of the mixture, add in the melted butter, sugar, applesauce and eggs and mix to combine completely with the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the crumble topping (optional, but delicious!) and mix until combined.
  • Add batter to a loaf tin lined with parchment paper then sprinkle the crumble topping over the top of the batter.
  • Place in the center rack of the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Mix together the powdered sugar glaze (if using) and drizzle over the top of the loaf cake right before serving.

Notes

  • Instead of sitting on top of the loaf, the crumble topping will likely sink into your cake which creates these amazing, gooey and sweet pockets within each slice!
  • Every oven is different, so I like to set my oven for the 40 minute mark and then check on the loaf and add time as needed. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf!