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Vegan Gluten-Free Cake Recipe

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This Vegan Gluten-Free Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for anyone avoiding gluten or animal products. Made with a blend of gluten-free flours, almond milk, and natural sweeteners, this easy-to-make cake comes together quickly and bakes to a tender crumb ideal for layering and frosting with your favorite dairy-free frosting.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour (with xanthan gum in the blend)
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unrefined Cane Sugar
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, and sugar to ensure they are evenly combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
  4. Combine Batter: Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the batter is smooth and thin with no lumps of flour remaining, indicating it is well blended.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, then bake on the center rack for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan at room temperature for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely for about an hour before frosting.
  7. Optional Layer Cake: To make a layered cake, double the recipe and divide the batter evenly into two 6-inch pans. Bake as directed, then assemble with your favorite dairy-free frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure your gluten-free flour contains xanthan gum or add it separately to help provide structure.
  • Use almond milk or any other plant-based milk as a substitute to keep the recipe vegan.
  • Unrefined cane sugar is preferred for a more natural, less processed sweetness.
  • Apple cider vinegar helps activate the baking powder making the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.

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