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Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake: A Refreshing Summer Delight

This Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake is a light and delicious dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring real strawberries and a dairy-free buttercream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Can substitute with regular cake flour.
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter Use brick-style for best results.
  • 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk Unsweetened almond milk recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Can use thawed frozen strawberries.
  • 1 tsp Pink Food Color Optional for color.
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs Use substitutes for vegan option.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter Choose a brick-style dairy-free alternative.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Reduction Cool before adding.
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Strawberry Reduction: Blend strawberries and simmer until reduced by half, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Make Cake Batter: Cream dairy-free butter and sugar; add canola oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with non-dairy milk and strawberry reduction.
  3. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, prepare pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Prepare Frosting: Cream dairy-free butter, add powdered sugar, and fold in the strawberry reduction.
  5. Assemble Cake: Level cooled layers, stack with frosting, and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider making the strawberry reduction ahead for convenience. Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.

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