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Apple Bundt cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and juicy apple pieces. This review will focus on a low-protein apple Bundt cake recipe adapted from the Low Pro Living Cookbook developed by Sasha Cranwell, mother of a PKU child. The recipe stands out for its simplicity, flavour, and versatility.

Overview of the Recipe

The apple Bundt cake recipe is straightforward and requires no fancy equipment, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. The preparation takes about 20-30 minutes, while the baking time is approximately 35 minutes. This cake can be made using a variety of apples, including Gala, Jonathan, Idared, Golden, Granny Smith, allowing for personal preference in sweetness and tartness.

Original recipe and adapted ingredients

You can see the original recipe in the Figure below.

In my adaptation, I transformed everything into grams. Instead of sugar, I employed date powder. Please see the list and quantities of ingredients below.

Ingredients	Quantity (g)
Apples	480
Maple syrup	60
Olive oil	35
Butter 82 % fat	150
Quail egg	21
Orange juice	140
Gluten-free flour (MehlMix from Schar)	480
Oat flour	25
Dates powder	30
Water	90
Cinnamon	6
Baking powder	20
Salt	a pinch
Chocolate glaze (Dr Oetker)	100

Preheat the oven to 180 C and grease the Bundt shape with margarine or butter. I used melted butter for greasing. Mix the dry ingredients: low protein or gluten-free flour, oat flour, dates powder, orange zest, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.

Peel and core the apples. You can ease the chopping process by using a food processor. Mix the chopped apples with the wet ingredients: maple syrup, olive oil, melted butter, quail egg (I used two quail eggs instead of xanthan gum for binding the batter), orange juice and water.

Mix the dry and wet ingredients well, add them to the Bundt pan, level the mix with a spoon, and leave it in the oven for 35 min.

When done correctly, the apple Bundt cake emerges from the oven with a golden-brown crust and a moist interior filled with tender apple pieces. Adding powdered sugar or a glaze of choice can elevate its presentation, making it suitable for gatherings or special occasions.

Below, you can see the result.

Here are the nutritional values per 100 g, calculated for my adaptation:

Proteins (g)	Phe (mg)	Kcal	Lipids (g)	Carbohydrates (g)
1.3	59.8	248.9	10.7	37.1

Conclusion

Overall, this apple Bundt cake recipe is an excellent choice for anyone looking to celebrate fall flavours in a deliciously simple way. Its moist texture, with the sweetness of apples and warmth from cinnamon, makes it a crowd-pleaser. This cake will impress family and friends, whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with a glaze. It’s perfect for dessert or even as a sweet breakfast treat.

Bon appétit!