Here are some of the best Gluten Free Cake Recipes I’ve shared along the way on this site. This post is packed with various cakes of all flavors that you can use for any special occasion or whip one up just for a simple dessert idea. They are perfect for holidays, birthdays, celebrations, and whatever you have a sweet tooth for.
The Best Gluten Free Cake Recipes
There’s something about making a homemade Gluten Free Cake that is just so delicious. You know that your cake is allergen friendly and when baking with familiar gluten free ingredients, you know what to expect, and you don’t need a cake mix for the best results.
With each of these amazing cakes, you’ll find all the knowledge you need to become a cake baking rockstar!
Find information about the cake, ingredient lists, equipment suggestions so you know what kitchen tools you’ll need to make the best cake, all the best tips and tricks for making each cake perfect every single time, and of course, easy to read instructions on how to make whichever cake you’re looking for.
How to Make a Moist Gluten Free Cake
Well, that’s a great question. Some new gluten free bakers may be wondering why they ended up with a dry cake. The thing you need to know is not to skip out on the moisture ingredients in your cake recipes.
I’ve tried and tested these cakes a million times over before I share them with you, so try not to vary the wet ingredients when making your gluten-free cakes.
You keep them nice and moist by ensuring you have enough moisture added to the batter from ingredients like butter, oil, brown sugar, and even fruit purees or apple sauce. When measuring your ingredients, be sure to stick to the recipe so you end up with a moist cake.
Another tip for baking the perfect cake is to measure your flour properly using the spoon and sweep method if you’re not using a kitchen scale. Get a visual guide for measuring your flour here.
What do I need to bake a cake?
You’ll need cake pans and the size and type will vary by recipe. You’ll also need some basic baking tools like whisks, bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, etc.
Read my guide on the best and most essential baking tools here. You can also get my recommendations on cake pans here.
What Kind of Cakes Can I Make Gluten Free?
I’m sharing soooo many kinds of cakes with you here, you can pick whatever kind of cake you’re looking for. Here’s a brief list of some of the cake recipes available (but this is not all of them- keep scrolling to see them all and find your new favorite gluten free cake recipe!)
- Icebox cakes
- Classic gluten free chocolate cake, yellow cake, red velvet, strawberry, marble, and angel food cakes
- Sponge cakes
- Layer cakes
- Pumpkin cakes
- Bundt cakes
- Pound cakes
- Upside-down cakes
- Sheet Cakes
- Coffee Cakes
- And more!
Traditional Gluten Free Victoria Sponge Cake is made with two layers of vanilla sponge filled with strawberry jam and whipped cream. It's a light cake perfect for afternoon tea. This Cranberry Upside-Down cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Fresh cranberries are the star of this delicious dessert. Serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year – your guests will leave satisfied and happy! A classic lemon cake recipe made gluten free for the most irresistible cake you’ll ever have. It’s filled with lemon curd and frosted with a simple cream cheese frosting. Gluten Free Chocolate Blackout Cake is made with layers of chocolate cake, filled with chocolate pudding, and finished with silky smooth chocolate frosting and chocolate cake crumbs. Light and airy Gluten Free Angel Food Cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's easy to make and pairs well with many different toppings. Super simple Gluten Free Coconut Pound Cake is a coconut lover's dessert! This pound cake recipe is dense, moist, and tender. Pound Cake is a great dessert of any occasion. This Gluten Free Yellow Cake recipe is the best yellow cake recipe you’ll ever make! It’s moist with an amazing buttery flavor just the way homemade yellow cake should be. This moist Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is chock full of gorgeous cranberries that are bursting with flavor. It's the perfect cake to serve at Christmas or Thanksgiving. You can even skip the cream cheese icing and serve it as a coffee cake! This is an easy gluten free red velvet cake recipe from scratch. It makes a stunning 3-layer cake that's surprising simple to make and is frosted with cream cheese frosting. A simple Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe that’s rich, decadent, and full of flavor that satisfies any sweet tooth. Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is a moist, tender pumpkin cake flavored with cocoa powder and topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting. It's easy and sinfully delicious! Fresh Apples caramelized with brown sugar and butter make this Gluten Free Apple Upside-Down Cake an irresistible dessert! Simple Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake is a gorgeous and moist 3-layer cake that's shockingly easy to make! It's frosted with cream cheese frosting and decorated with sugared cranberries. An easy sourdough chocolate cake recipe made with sourdough discard. It’s a delicious way to reduce waste from your sourdough starter! This Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake is one of my favorite cakes ever. Two layers of gluten free chocolate cake frosted with cookies and cream buttercream and topped with crushed gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies – it’s the ultimate cookies and cream dessert. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake is the cake for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. It’s made up of two layers of gluten free chocolate cake and two layers of homemade chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream that are frosted with peanut butter whipped cream and coated in chocolate ganache. Then it’s topped with peanut butter cups and dusted with peanut butter powder. Holy cow deliciousness. This gluten free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is moist and full of sweet pineapple flavor. It’s a beautiful classic cake that’s perfect for a crowd. This is the best gluten free strawberry cake recipe! It's made from scratch with fresh strawberries. No artificial flavor necessary! Try this easy homemade Gluten Free Marble Cake recipe – it’s the perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla! This cake yields a tender crumb layered between creamy buttercream frosting – it’s the birthday cake everyone’s dreaming of! Satisfy that sweet tooth with an easy, one-minute, fluffy Gluten Free Funfetti Mug Cake. Cereal Milk takes center stage in this easy Gluten Free Fruity PEBBLES™ Cake complete with Fruity PEBBLES™ “sprinkles.” It’s a fun twist turning breakfast into dessert! This is the best gluten free chocolate cake recipe out there. It’s moist, rich, and incredibly easy to make. There’s a dairy free option too! This gluten free pumpkin cake is super moist and surprising light. It’s the perfect fall-inspired dessert and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This gluten free funfetti cake is perfect for birthday celebrations. The gluten free and dairy free white cake is light and airy and filled with colorful sprinkles. Finish it off with dairy free frosting and extra sprinkles for the ultimate funfetti experience! This dairy free freezer cake is the perfect alternative birthday cake for those who follow a dairy free diet – but it’s so good, everyone will want a piece! Gluten Free Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are a popular dessert to make for Valentine’s Day. Don’t worry, they’re much easier to make than they sound! This is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Don’t forget to serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream! This Gluten Free Mini Pumpkin Layer Cake is the perfect way to use that extra pumpkin puree. It's a scaled down version of my popular Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake and serves just 2-3 people. This Gluten Free Coconut Cake is the ultimate cake for coconut lovers. It’s made with coconut milk, coconut oil, and shredded coconut, plus it’s filled with coconut custard and topped with toasted coconut. This Gluten Free Carrot Cake is the same classic cake you remember, just without gluten and dairy. It’s loaded with carrots, coconut, walnuts, and pineapple and it’s packed with flavor. This mini chocolate layer cake recipe is one you'll definitely want on hand. It's baked in ramekins and serves just 2-4 people making it a great dessert to bring to a party for those with special dietary needs. It also makes the perfect sized cake for birthday cake smash sessions. This Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake is rich and decadent. Silky chocolate cake, smooth chocolate ganache, and crunchy chocolate hazelnut truffles, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. This gluten free marble pound cake is such a spectacular treat. Buttery vanilla bean pound cake mixed with a rich, deep chocolate pound cake all in one glorious dessert.The Best Gluten Free Cake Recipes
Share your favorite cake recipe with me in the comments below!
Susan Novell
Thursday 16th of February 2023
I just wanted to tell you that your recipe for the Best Chocolate Cake does not have a temperature for baking it. I took for granted it was 350 degrees but you should update it. Also, do you ever advise people on altitude baking when using your recipes? As a person who lives at 5300 feet, I struggle with baking. Finally, is there really a way to make sure the temperature in your oven is correct? I use an oven thermometer and still my cookies flatten. Thanks.