Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free alternative)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sugar and melted butter. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla.
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Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Cooking Tips
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Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for the best texture.
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Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking to improve structure.
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For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons sour cream or dairy-free yogurt.
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Always cool completely before frosting to prevent crumbling.
🔄 Variations
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Chocolate Gluten-Free Cake: Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder.
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Lemon Cake: Add 2 tablespoons lemon zest and replace milk with lemon juice + milk.
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Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter and almond or oat milk.
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Cupcakes: Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g