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Apple Harvest Snack Cake (Gluten-Free)

October 16, 2021 by Marcie 4 Comments

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This moist and tender Gluten-Free Apple Harvest Snack Cake is the perfect little treat this autumn season. This simple snack cake is moist and lightly spiced with ground cinnamon. Then, added to the batter is chopped Granny Smith apple, crunchy walnuts, and shredded zucchini.

Yes, you read that right, zucchini! Hey, you gotta get your veggies in where you can. Might as well be in this delicious cake.

Slice of Apple Harvest Snack Cake on a plate with fork.

I promise though it won’t taste like you’re biting into a fork full of zucchini. You can’t taste it, but you do get some added nutritional value from having it in there, so that’s a plus!

Then, there’s the top layer of cream cheese frosting…nothing fancy, but this simple cream cheese frosting just completes the whole thing. It kind of reminds me of carrot cake.

There’s a little hint of citrus in the cream cheese frosting that comes from fresh squeezed orange juice. If you don’t like or want the slight citrus flavor, just use milk in the frosting instead.

You could probably even try apple cider or apple juice and see how that tastes…if you do try it, let me know how it turns out.

Apple Harvest Snack Cake on a cutting board with slice missing.

Overall, this is a simple cake that can be made relatively quickly and doesn’t require fancy ingredients. I bet you already have all or most ingredients in your pantry/fridge already. So, what are you waiting for? Get to baking 😉

How to Store Gluten-Free Apple Harvest Snack Cake

This Apple Harvest Snack Cake can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a week. This cake also freezes well, too. Just slice baked cake (minus the cream cheese frosting) into 12 squares and wrap each individual square in plastic wrap and place all squares in a gallon sized freezer bag. Will stay good for up to 6 months.

When ready to eat, just thaw cake square(s) to room temperature. Prepare frosting as normal or eat plain.

Large up close piece of Apple Harvest Snack Cake with cream cheese frosting on top.

Here’s a couple of other apple recipes you may love. Check out our popular Baked Apple Cider Donuts (gluten-free) and Apple-Pear Galette. Both are easy enough to make and scrumptious!

Apple Harvest Snack Cake (Gluten-Free)

This moist and tender Gluten-Free Apple Harvest Snack Cake is the perfect little treat this autumn season. This simple snack cake is moist and lightly spiced with ground cinnamon. Then, added to the batter is chopped Granny Smith apple, crunchy walnuts, and shredded zucchini. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, cake, cream cheese, Frosting, Gluten-Free, Harvest, Snack
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 437kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • 9 in. square baking pan

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 c. gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temp.
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c. applesauce
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
  • 1 c. cored, peeled, chopped Granny Smith apple
  • 1 c. grated zucchini
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Frosting:

  • 1/4 c. butter, softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 TBSP. orange juice (optional), or milk

Instructions

Making the Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and butter a 9" square baking dish and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to blend.
  • In a separate bowl, or in stand mixer bowl, blend together the melted butter, both sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, and orange zest.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend everything well.
  • Fold in the chopped apples, shredded zucchini, and walnuts.
  • Spread the mixture in prepared baking pan and bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool thoroughly before frosting cake. Cut into 12 squares.

Making Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Beat softened cream cheese and butter with hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar and blend until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Last, add in the vanilla extract and orange juice (or milk) and blend well. Spread over cooled cake and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts: 
Calories: 437 | Total Fat: 29.2 g | Cholesterol: 90.8 mg | Sodium: 284.6 mg | Total Carbs: 40.7 g | Protein: 5.1 g | Calcium: 85.1% | Iron: 0.8% | Potassium: 158.5 mg | Vitamin A: 202.5% | Vitamin C: 16.9% 

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal

Did you make this Gluten-Free Apple Harvest Snack Cake? Be sure to tag us on  Pinterest and  Instagram @thetickledtastebud so we can see. Also, make sure and comment below and rate this recipe.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Come back soon for more delicious recipes 😁

Happy Eating!


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  1. Lori Cendejas

    October 17, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    This cake was so moist and delicious! The frosting is the perfect companion!

    Reply
    • Marcie

      October 21, 2021 at 1:18 am

      Hello Lori,
      Awesome! Thats what we love to hear! Its such a delicious and MOIST cake! Glad you loved it 😀👏🏼

      Reply
  2. Pam woodby

    October 16, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Looks guy Marci. What kind of frosting is that (recipe)

    Reply
    • Marcie

      October 21, 2021 at 1:19 am

      Hey friend,
      Its an easy cream cheese frosting with a hint of citrus from the orange juice. If you dont want the OJ, you can sub out for just plain milk and the recipe will still be awesome!

      Marcie

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