Fluffy Gluten Free Maple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Joy
A light and fluffy gluten-free cake infused with maple flavor, topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy dessert or special occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour (Try sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.)
- 1 cup Oat Flour (Can replace with ground rolled oats if oat flour isn't available.)
- 1 cup Maple Syrup (Substitution: Honey may be used, but it will alter the maple essence.)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar (Brown sugar can substitute, but will add more moisture.)
- 1/2 cup Butter (Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt (Dairy-free yogurt can be used for a vegan version.)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (No substitutions necessary, but pure extract is preferable.)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Optional but recommended for extra flavor.)
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Substitution: Dairy-free cream cheese for a non-dairy option.)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar (Adjust quantity to taste for sweetness.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (A touch of pure extract makes a big difference.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients including maple syrup, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and melted butter or coconut oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.