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Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake: A Sweet Allergy-Friendly Delight

This Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake is a delightful and moist treat, perfect for summer gatherings and dietary restrictions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour or regular cake flour with xanthan gum omitted
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter (Plant-Based) can substitute with regular butter
  • 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk (e.g., Almond Milk)
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Strawberries fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 tsp Pink Food Color optional
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan options
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt omit for very low-salt diets
For the Strawberry Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter (Plant-Based) or regular butter
  • 3 cups Icing Sugar powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cooled Strawberry Reduction from the cake preparation

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Strawberry Reduction: Blend fresh strawberries until smooth, simmer in a saucepan until reduced by half for about 10-15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Make Cake Batter: Beat dairy-free butter, sugar, and oil until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients with non-dairy milk and cooled strawberry reduction.
  3. Bake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), divide batter into greased 8-inch pans, bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  4. Prepare Buttercream: Beat dairy-free butter until fluffy. Add icing sugar gradually, then the cooled strawberry reduction until smooth.
  5. Decorate Cake: Once the layers are cool, layer with buttercream, frost the sides, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the strawberry reduction thoroughly before mixing to prevent batter temperature changes. Use high-quality gluten-free flour for best results.

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