Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if needed- see note), salt, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of your electric mixer, cream together sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil or melted butter, and applesauce. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Mixture lightens and gets creamy. If using coconut oil, small lumps remain throughout but that's fine.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until each is mixed in. Add vanilla extract and beat on low just until mixed in.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients that you set aside earlier. Stir in with a spatula, just to combine.

Step 5

Using a spatula, fold in the 3 cups of apple chunks.

Step 6

Pour batter into a greased bundt pan.

Step 7

Bake at 350° for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs not wet batter.

Step 8

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then carefully flip over onto cooling rack and remove pan. Let cool.

Step 9

Using a fine mesh strainer, sieve, or salt shaker, sprinkle powdered sugar over the surface of the cake.

Step 10

Easiest to cut and serve once completely cool.