Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake, a delightful dessert that combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor. Made with a blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour and nutrient-rich almond flour, this cake is naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and moistened with unsweetened applesauce and olive oil for a lighter, healthier twist. Perfectly fluffy and infused with pure vanilla extract, it’s an ideal dessert for those seeking a gluten-free, low-cholesterol option without compromising on taste. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and offers a satisfyingly tender crumb that pairs beautifully with your favorite heart-healthy frosting or enjoys its charm served plain. It’s a must-try for health-conscious dessert lovers!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Coconut sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly until foamy. Add the applesauce, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, almond milk, and olive oil. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Once cooled, the cake layers can be frosted with your favorite heart-healthy frosting or enjoyed plain for a simple treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1188.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3144.5 |
| Total Fat 156.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3706.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 427.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 197.8g | |
| Protein 36.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 210.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 640.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 432.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories