Description
Bake a moist and delicious gluten-free cake with this foolproof method. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, this recipe ensures a bakery-style result every time. Enjoy a light, airy, and flavorful cake that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan with gluten-free flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk or yogurt. Begin and end with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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