Description
This Cranberry Apple Gluten-Free Crumble Cake is a cozy and flavorful dessert that combines tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a buttery crumble topping. Perfect for fall and winter, it’s easy to make and ideal for those following a gluten-free diet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative), softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup sugar (white or coconut)
- 1/3 cup gluten-free flour (for crumble)
- 1/4 cup butter (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, sugar, gluten-free flour, and butter for the crumble. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed before use.
- Soak dried cranberries in warm water for 10 minutes if substituting.
- To make dairy-free, substitute with vegan butter or coconut oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
