Delectable Gluten-Free Yellow Cake & Cupcakes Recipe
45
min
265
Calories
18g
Fats
34g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Discover the joy of baking with this Gluten-Free Yellow Cake & Cupcakes recipe, a perfect blend of fluffy texture and sweet delight that caters to all, especially those following a gluten-free or FODMAP friendly diet. With every bite, indulge in the tender crumb and irresistible flavor, all while keeping it healthy and inclusive!
Ingredients:
Step 1: Prepare Your Pans
Start your baking adventure by preheating your oven to a cozy 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether you've decided on a classic cake or cute cupcakes, prepare your pans accordingly. For the cake, grease two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans and give them a little sprinkle of tapioca flour; it's like fairy dust that ensures your cake doesn't stick. Opting for cupcakes? Line a muffin tin with adorable baking cups. It's the first step in transforming simple ingredients into a celebration.
Pro Tip: Use parchment paper in the bottom of your cake pans for an easy release.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, tapioca flour, salt, xanthan gum, baking soda, and baking powder. It's like weaving a fine fabric of flavors and textures, each ingredient adding its unique thread to the blend. Set this bowl aside as you embark on the next step. The anticipation builds as you start to imagine the soft, tender cake that awaits.
Pro Tip: Sifting these ingredients together can make your cake even lighter and fluffier.
Step 3: Cream Wet Ingredients
In a separate large bowl, start by beating the eggs and sugar together until they're fluffy and light, like a cloud in your batter. Add the mayonnaise, yes mayonnaise, for that incredibly moist cake texture that'll have everyone asking for your secret. It's these unexpected ingredients that make baking such a delightful adventure.
Pro Tip: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for the fluffiest outcome.
Step 4: Combine and Bake
Gradually blend in the vanilla, alternating with your flour mixture and milk alternative. It's like a dance of flavors, each step carefully choreographed to ensure perfection. Pour the batter with love into your prepared pans, filling them with the promise of deliciousness. For cupcakes, fill each cup about 3/4 full. The oven awaits to cradle your creation, turning raw ingredients into a golden, fluffy masterpiece.
Pro Tip: Don't overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Step 5: The Finale: Baking & Cooling
Bake your cake or cupcakes until they're beautifully browned and a toothpick comes out clean, a testament to your baking prowess. For cakes, this means about 20-25 minutes in the oven's gentle warmth; cupcakes will take about 12-15 minutes. Once done, let them cool, a pause that allows anticipation to build further. The scent of baked cake fills the air, wrapping the kitchen in a warm embrace.
Pro Tip: Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy.
Step 6: Prepare The Icing
In the world of cakes, the icing is the crown. Start by melting chocolate and butter over a water bath, stirring until smooth and shiny. This glossy mixture is then beaten until light and fluffy, the perfect regal cloak for your cake or cupcakes. It’s the final flourish that elevates your creation from delicious to sublime, a true feast for all the senses.
Pro Tip: Chill the icing before beating for a thicker consistency.
