Almond Apple Cake Recipe
This Almond Apple Cake is soft, nutty, and naturally sweetened with fresh apples. Made with almond flour, it's light yet satisfying—perfect for a guilt-free, gluten-free dessert or holiday treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, German
Servings 8
Calories 251 kcal
Mixing bowls
Hand or stand mixer
Spatula
Whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
9-inch round cake pan
Parchment paper
Cooling rack
- 3 large eggs separated
- ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp almond extract, preferred)
- 1 ½ cup 140 g blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoons 17 g cornstarch, or coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups 390 g peeled and diced apples, see recipe notes for recommended variety
Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon turbinado coarse sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a round cake pan with parchment.
Separate eggs into two bowls. Beat yolks with sugar and vanilla until creamy.
Mix in almond flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold egg whites into the almond mixture.
Fold in diced apples evenly.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm. Cool before serving.