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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Apple Fritter Cake

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This cozy gluten-free cake combines the gooey comfort of cinnamon rolls with the rustic charm of apple fritters. Packed with tender apples, buttery cinnamon swirls, and a sweet glaze, it’s an easy fall baking recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free margarine)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature (or flax eggs for egg-free)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (28g) butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Scrape sides of bowl as needed.
  6. Add half the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mix on low, then pour in milk. Add remaining dry mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the apple mixture gently with a rubber spatula.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp melted butter to form a thick paste.
  9. Spread half the cake batter in the pan. Dollop half the cinnamon swirl over the batter and gently swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely.
  12. Whisk powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
  13. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for best texture. Dice apples small for even distribution. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. Swirl cinnamon mixture gently for distinct streaks. For dairy-free or egg-free, substitute plant-based butter, non-dairy milk, and flax eggs. Add nuts or swap apples for other fruits as desired. Cake can be baked in a round pan or muffin tin; adjust baking time accordingly.

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