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Flourless Apple Cake

A delightful and gluten-free dessert that combines the natural sweetness of apples with wholesome ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 700 g apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 1/2 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon To prevent browning of the apples
Baking Ingredients
  • 20 g unsalted butter (2 tablespoons) Butter for greasing and small pieces on top
  • 4 large eggs Beaten until frothy
  • 1 g salt (a pinch)
  • 5 g stevia (1 teaspoon)
  • 32 g natural peanut butter (2 tablespoons)
  • 5 g baking powder (1 teaspoon)
  • 5 g ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease an 18 cm (7-inch) springform pan.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples, drizzling them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in the salt, stevia, and peanut butter until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the baking powder.
Assembly
  1. Arrange the apple slices in the pan in concentric circles, creating a beautiful pattern.
  2. Pour the egg mixture over the apples and add small pieces of butter on top for added richness.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cake is set and lightly golden.
  2. Once baked, dust with ground cinnamon after it has cooled.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before unmolding to ensure it holds its shape.

Notes

Serve the cake at room temperature or chilled. It pairs beautifully with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. For a festive touch, garnish with apple slices or chopped nuts. The cake is naturally gluten-free.