Description
A light and fluffy gluten free vanilla cake that tastes like a sweet cloud. Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or anyone who loves a tender, airy dessert. This simple recipe uses basic pantry staples and comes together easily, making it a family favorite for birthdays, potlucks, or quiet afternoons.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
1 cup Granulated sugar
4 large Eggs (room temperature)
½ cup Butter or dairy-free alternative (melted)
½ cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pa
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix well
- Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick comes out clean when done
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving
Notes
Always use room temperature eggs for a lighter batter.
Measure gluten free flour by spooning it into the cup, not scooping directly, to ensure fluffiness.
Sift dry ingredients for an even finer crumb.
Let the cake cool fully before frosting or cutting.
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and buttermilk alternatives (e.g., almond milk mixed with lemon juice).
For a chocolate variation, add ½ cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10 seconds to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: gluten free, cloud cake, vanilla cake, dessert