Pecan Apple Strudel Cake (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

Strudel

• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped or blanched slivered almond, crushed
• 2 tablespoons brown rice flour
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cake Batter

• 1/3 cup chopped pecans or blanched slivered almond, crushed
• 1/2 cup rice flour (white)
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 1/3 cup tapioca starch
• 3/4 teaspoon guar gum (xanthan gum may be substituted ~ corn derived)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 egg replacer eggs
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (about 2 apples)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Prepare a small deep pan by greasing and dusting with white rice flour.

3. 3

   Mix all strudel ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, sieve together all the dry ingredients. (except strudel and apples).

5. 5

   Add the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Add the chopped apples and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Scoop half the batter into the prepared pan.

8. 8

   then layer half the strudel mixture on top of the batter.

9. 9

   Add remaining batter and then remaining topping.

10. 10

    Place in the oven and bake approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Cool at least 10 minutes before serving. I like it better cooled down to room temperature even more.

12. 12

    Enjoy!