Description
Delight in the light and fluffy goodness of this gluten-free cake, perfect for anyone avoiding gluten without compromising on flavor. This guilt-free treat is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum or add separately)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup boiling water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour boiling water into the batter and mix until just combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend containing xanthan gum for best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Grease and flour your cake pan with gluten-free flour to prevent sticking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg