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The BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake


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  • Author: Isabella Florelle
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A soft and moist gluten-free vanilla cake made in one bowl with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup almond flour
  • 1/3 heaping cup potato starch (1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup brown rice flour
  • 2/3 cup cane sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2/3 cup dairy-free milk (or regular milk)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional for Decorating:

  • Frosting (vanilla buttercream)
  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Fresh berries


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In one bowl, mix almond flour, potato starch, brown rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Let cake cool fully before adding frosting.
  • Add lemon zest or berries for flavor variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes