Pecan Apple Strudel Cake (Gluten Free)

• Strudel
• pecans↗1 cup

  finely chopped or 1 cup blanched slivered almond, crushed

• brown rice flour↗2 tablespoons
• brown sugar↗4 tablespoons
• canola oil↗1 tablespoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• Cake Batter
• chopped pecans1⁄3 cup

  or 1/3 cup blanched slivered almond, crushed

• rice flour (white)↗1⁄2 cup
• brown rice flour↗1⁄2 cup
• tapioca starch1⁄3 cup
• guar gum3⁄4 teaspoon

  (xanthan gum may be substituted ~ corn derived)

• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• gluten free baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoons vanilla↗2
• cup canola oil↗1⁄2
• cup dark brown sugar↗3⁄4
• egg replacer eggs↗2
• tablespoons orange juice↗4
• cups chopped apples (about 2 apples)1 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

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!