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topped with a simple glaze and sprinkled with dried cranberries and crushed pistachios

Gluten-Free Christmas Spice Cake with Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour

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This Gluten-Free Christmas Spice Cake brings together warm holiday spices, a soft, tender crumb, and the rich flavor of almond flour from Bob’s Red Mill. Perfect for sharing, this cake is topped with a simple glaze and sprinkled with dried cranberries and crushed pistachios for a festive touch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
  • ½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce for moisture and sweetness
  • ½ cup coconut oil or your preferred oil, melted and cooled
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup almond milk or any non-dairy milk
  • Glaze & Garnish:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp almond milk or enough to create a pourable consistency
  • Dried cranberries and crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk until well combined.
  • Mix the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and almond milk until smooth and pourable. Add more almond milk if needed for the desired consistency.
  • Decorate: Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and crushed pistachios for a festive finish.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Slice, serve, and enjoy this gluten-free holiday treat with family and friends!