Gluten-free apple and blackberry cake

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When it comes to the gluten-free apple blackberry cake, Italian home baking just nails it. Seriously good. You get something moist and kinda tangy with that fresh fruit vibe. In Italy, there are loads of variations of this gluten-free apple and blackberry cake recipe. Some families even add local honey or brown sugar for extra sweetness. And the sauce? Really really good. What’s cool about this version is how it uses naturally gluten-free flours. So it's tender and light. None of that heaviness you might get in other gluten-free cakes. Italians love to have it with a strong coffee at breakfast, but you know, it’s equally awesome as an afternoon snack or even dessert after dinner.

Now, the mix of apples and blackberries is perfect. One part sweet and another part a little tangy. So tasty. The fruit stays all soft and juicy after baking—makes every bite super tasty.

In Italian kitchens, this kind of gluten-free apple blackberry dessert is found alongside other gluten-free favorites like rice flour cakes and cookies. Pretty much. If you’re into gluten-free baking, this keeps things interesting. Plus, no need to miss out on those golden, crispy edges or a tender crumb just 'cause you're skipping regular flour. The brown sugar and honey really bring out the fruit, and the cake? It melts in your mouth.

Whether it’s a quick breakfast, an after-school snack, or a sweet treat for family gatherings, this gluten-free apple and blackberry cake recipe is perfect. For those who like experimenting, try swapping in pears or raspberries or explore different gluten-free flours. So here's the thing—it's all about enjoying a moist, fruit-filled bite that makes everyone feel at home. This cake, really, is a wonderful way to enjoy a slice of Italian culinary tradition. Perfect for any time of day.

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INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for a 9-inch mold
Almond flour 1 cup (110 g)
Rice flour ⅓ cup (50 g)
Eggs 2.1 oz (60 g) - (1 medium)
Wildflower honey ¼ cup (80 g)
Whole milk 0.3 cup (70 g)
Baking powder 1 ¼ tsp (5 g) - (gluten-free)
Golden delicious apples 9.2 oz (260 g) - (1 medium)
Blackberries ½ cup (100 g)
Brown sugar ¼ cup (50 g)
Powdered sugar to taste - for sprinkling
Preparation

How to prepare Gluten-free apple and blackberry cake

To prepare the gluten-free apple and blackberry cake, start by cleaning the apples. Cut them into quarters, remove the core 1, and peel them 2. Then slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch, and gradually place them in a bowl 3. You will get 7 oz.

Sprinkle with cane sugar 4, mix, and set aside 5. Meanwhile, work on the batter: pour the egg and honey into a bowl 6.

Turn on the mixer and let the egg whip slightly, then add the almond flour in sequence 7, followed by the milk 8 and the rice flour 9.

Finally, add the baking powder, and when it's incorporated, turn off the mixer 10. Add the apples to the mixture 11 and gently combine everything 12.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch mold and carefully level the surface with a spatula 13. Then place the blackberries in the empty spaces 14 and proceed to baking 15.

The gluten-free apple and blackberry cake bakes in a static preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes 16. Once baked, let it cool completely before removing the cake from the mold and placing it on a serving plate. Once fully cooled, sprinkle your gluten-free apple and blackberry cake with powdered sugar if you like 17. The cake is ready, now you just need to taste it 18!

Storage

The gluten-free apple and blackberry cake keeps well in a cool place for 3-4 days, preferably covered with a glass dome.
Once the batter is prepared, it should be baked immediately.
Freezing the cake is not recommended.

Tip

If you like cinnamon, you can flavor your gluten-free apple and blackberry cake with a couple of grams. Alternatively, you can vary the type of honey by choosing, for example, linden honey, which is fresh and fragrant. For the more daring palates, we recommend adding 3/4 oz of candied ginger by crumbling it into the batter: the extraordinary aroma will surprise you!

Looking for more recipes with blackberries? Try the Blackberry and yogurt cake, soft and very simple to prepare!

For a proper preparation of gluten-free recipes

For gluten-free recipes, we recommend purchasing only products that display the crossed-out spike on the packaging, certified gluten-free, recommended by the AIC Italian Celiac Association guide.

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