No-Flour Apple Layer Cake: A Revolutionary Gluten-Free Dessert

Ingredients

Main Components:

• Apples: 6-7 medium (about 2.2 lbs | 1 kg)
• Honey: 3 tablespoons (45ml)
• Butter: for greasing

Spice Mixture:

• Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons (24g)
• Sugar: 3 tablespoons (37g)
• Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (5g)

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (338°F)
2. Prepare the apples:

• Peel completely
• Cut in half
• Remove cores and seeds
• Slice thinly (about 2-3mm thick)

1. Make the spice mixture:

• Combine cornstarch
• Add sugar
• Add cinnamon
• Mix thoroughly

Assembly:

1. Prepare the baking dish:

• Grease thoroughly with butter
• Pour honey across the bottom

1. Layer the dessert:

• Arrange first layer of apple slices
• Sprinkle with spice mixture
• For cake texture: use generous amount of mixture
• For jam texture: use lighter amount of mixture
• Continue layering apples and spice mixture
• Finish with spice mixture on top

1. Baking:

• Cover with baking paper
• Bake for 1 hour
• Let cool before serving

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 145
• Protein: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 4g
• Natural Sugars: 28g
• Fat: 1g

Time Requirements:

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Pro Tips and Tricks

1. Apple Selection:

• Choose firm, tart-sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Gala
• Ensure apples are fresh and crisp
• Use similar-sized apples for even cooking

1. Slicing Perfection:

• Use a mandoline for uniform slices if available
• Keep slices consistent thickness
• Pat apple slices dry if very juicy

1. Texture Control:

• For cake texture: layer spice mixture generously
• For jam texture: use lighter amounts between layers
• Press down gently on layers while assembling

1. Baking Success:

• Use a heavy-bottom baking dish
• Watch for browning in last 15 minutes
• Let cool completely for clean slices

Variations and Substitutions

1. Sweetener Options:

• Replace honey with maple syrup
• Use agave nectar
• Try date syrup

1. Spice Variations:

• Add nutmeg for warmth
• Include cardamom for complexity
• Try apple pie spice blend

1. Texture Adjustments:

• Add chopped nuts between layers
• Include raisins or dried cranberries
• Sprinkle with coconut

1. Serving Variations:

• Top with caramel sauce
• Serve with vanilla ice cream
• Add whipped cream