Are you looking to make the perfect spice cake, but can’t do it with traditional wheat-based recipes? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these delicious gluten-free spice cake recipes. Not only are they tasty, but they are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Let’s dive in and see what we can whip up!
Gluten-Free Spice Cake Recipe #1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together until just combined.
- Add the buttermilk and whisk until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/12 of cake
Calories: 207 kcal
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg
Sodium: 182 mg
Total carbohydrate: 28 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 17 g
Protein: 3 g
Tips, Notes & Serving Suggestions:
- For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.
Gluten-Free Spice Cake Recipe #2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together until just combined.
- Add the applesauce and whisk until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/12 of cake
Calories: 206 kcal
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg
Sodium: 184 mg
Total carbohydrate: 28 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 16 g
Protein: 3 g
Tips, Notes & Serving Suggestions:
- For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- If you don’t have applesauce on hand, you can substitute with 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.
- Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make this cake ahead of time? Yes, you can make this cake up to a day ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
- What other gluten-free flours can I use? You can use almond flour, buckwheat flour, coconut flour, and oat flour, among others.
- Can I make this cake dairy-free? Yes, you can substitute the buttermilk or applesauce with your favorite dairy-free alternative.