Delightful Gluten-Free Dot Cake
A delicious gluten-free dot cake, perfect for individuals with sensitivities or celiac disease. This moist and flavorful indulgence features a tender vanilla base adorned with colorful sprinkles and rich frosting.
Ingredients
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend: 2 cups (ensure it's a good quality blend)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Large Eggs: 2 units
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy): 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 1/2 cup (or dairy-free alternative)
- For the Recipe Card (slightly different quantities):
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Blend: 1 ½ cups (ensure xanthan gum is included)
- Granulated Sweetener: ¾ cup
- Leavening Agent: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Large Ovum Equivalents: 2 units, room temperature
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Plant-based Drink: ½ cup, room temperature
- Flavoring Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your dry items. Whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose blend, a leavening agent, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 2. Combine the wet components. In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sweetener until light and fluffy. Beat in the binding agents one at a time, then stir in the liquid and vanilla extract.
- 3. Mix everything together. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- 4. Fill your cake pan. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared dot cake pan or individual molds.
- 5. Bake the cakes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6. Cool and decorate. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before adding your favorite frosting and decorations.
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