Hey foodies! Are you ready for the recipe that will make you say “Goodbye guilt”? Today we’re making an Apple Pound Cake with Rice Flour that is a true cloud of happiness. Forget heavy desserts: this one is light, airy, and, drum roll, naturally gluten-free! Yes, you heard me right. Rice flour is our secret best friend forever: it gives the cake an incredible softness that all-purpose flour can only dream of, making it super digestible.

Perfect if you have intolerances, or simply if you want something more light that won’t weigh you down. One bite, and your day starts off on the right foot! But the true star, let’s be honest, is the apple. There’s nothing more comforting than the taste of baked apple. When you bake this pound cake, get ready: the smell that will fill your home is pure comfort food! The apples, cut into generous chunks, meld into the batter and release all their moisture and sweetness, keeping the inside of the cake super moist and never dry. Trust me, it’s the perfect balance between the delicate rice base and the intense, caramelized fruit flavor.

It’s like a grandma’s cake, but with a modern twist and light. You can’t go wrong!
And the best part? It’s a super-easy dessert. Zero stress in the kitchen, zero fancy chef gadgets. Just mix the ingredients, add the apples (maybe choose a crunchy variety like Fuji or Renetta!), and pop it in the oven! In less than an hour, you’ll have a snack that will make you feel like you’re in a mountain cabin, even if you’re on your couch at home. Don’t wait any longer: get out the bowl, peel those apples, and let’s make your new favorite pound cake together.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 1 Hour
Portions: 6 People
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

1.5 cups rice flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 packet baking powder
2 apples
7 oz lactose-free milk

Tools

Food Processor
Loaf Pan
Parchment Paper
Oven

Steps

First, pour all the rice flour into the food processor and add the eggs and milk. Turn on the processor and give it a first mix for a few minutes until the ingredients have combined.
Next, add the oil, honey, and packet of baking powder. Turn on the food processor again for a few minutes before moving to the next step.
At this point, add a peeled and diced apple to the mixture and mix everything with a spatula. Then pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
To finish, cover the surface with a sliced apple and sprinkle, if you like, with granulated sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 35 minutes.
Finally, after baking, let the pound cake rest for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the pan and serve.