Easy Greek Yogurt Apple Cake (Gluten Free)
Growing up we ate our fair share of cheesecake from my dad’s diner. This is an ode to the classic apple cheesecake but made much simpler. I took away the graham crust and used healthy, simple ingredients to create a similar texture and flavor! Another easy recipe that is comparable to this is my 5 Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cake.
This recipe was derived from our super popular 3 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Cake! We simply added in vanilla extract and topped the cake to bake with sliced apples. The apples were dredged in some cinnamon and sugar to amp up their flavor. Do not bypass this step.
Simply make ahead for it to have ample time to set. Enjoy with some whipped cream, chopped pecans, honey or powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Another simple apple cake you will love is my Invisible Apple Cake.
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Greek Yogurt Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 1½ cups 5% greek yogurt
- 4 eggs
- 5 tbs arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 medium apple, cored, peeled + sliced thin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbs granulated sweetener of choice
- Optional Garnish: 1/4 cup chopped pecans, honey drizzle, whipped cream or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray your 6 inch round spring form pan with oil and then line it with parchment paper. I like to scrunch my paper and then it is more pliable to shape to the pan.
- To a large bowl add the yogurt and then whisk in your eggs until the batter is silky smooth. Next sift in arrowroot flour and stir to combine. Next mix in 1/4 cup granulated sweetener, vanilla, pinch of salt until incorporated. Pour this batter into you pan.
- In a small bowl toss the apple slices with 1 tsp cinnamon + 1 tbs sugar to coat all. Gently layer on the apple slices on top of the cake. Bake the cake for 1 hour – it will puff and turn golden brown. Allow to deflate, set and cool on your counter for 30-40 minutes. Then transfer to your fridge to fully set for 2 hour or up to overnight. Slice and serve with chopped pecans, honey drizzle or whipped cream!
Notes
- Nutritional Information is for a cake made with Zero Sugar Erythritol granulated sweetener.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container in your fridge.
- If you don’t have arrowroot powder or cornstarch, you can use tapioca flour or regular all purpose flour.
- This cake is not super sweet. IF you would like a sweeter cake, simply add in more granulated sweetener.
Made it this morning and of course my husband couldn’t wait while it was settling in the fridge and had a slice anyway haha. I will wait until later on tonight to try it but I know for sure that he’s enjoying it haha.