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Gluten Free Almond Cocoa Cake

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four hear shaped gluten free almond cocoa cakes

This recipe for gluten free almond cocoa cake is easy to make and full of delicious chocolate flavor! This is the best cake if you want something moist, simple and fluffy.

I got these adorable silicone heart cake molds in the dollar spot at Target. We always check the dollar spot as I go in and sometimes I find something awesome (like these hearts) and sometimes I come up empty handed.

I greased the silicone cake molds with coconut oil. The cakes came out of them super easy after they had cooled. I used white chocolate shavings on these cakes, but you could easily sprinkle some powdered sugar on them and that would be amazing also.

heart shaped gluten free almond cocoa cakes

How do I make moist almond flour cake?

This gluten free almond cocoa cake is moist because of the butter and eggs. The extra eggs help the cake to be moist and fluffy. This cake is very rich and decadent!

It is key that you beat the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until they are frothy. Then blend in the melted butter and cocoa powder combo along with the almond flour. Doing these steps help keep the cake airy and moist.

What is flourless almond cake?

This gluten free almond cocoa cake is made without any type of regular flour. The flour used is simply almonds milled into a fine powder and used as a "flour". So, technically this cake doesn't have any flour in it and can be called flourless.

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies
Air Fryer Savory Herb Roasted Nuts
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Cookies

I get my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Almond Cocoa Cake

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This recipe for gluten free almond cocoa cake is easy to make and full of delicious chocolate flavor! This is the best cake if you want something moist, simple and fluffy.

Ingredients

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¾ cup Unsalted Butter, chopped
¾ cup Cocoa Powder
6 large Eggs
1 ¼ cups Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ tsp. Sea Salt
1 cup Almond Flour

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Grease your cake pan or molds with coconut oil or your oil of choice.

Heat the butter and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir as the mixture is heating until it is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

In the bowl of your mixer beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until they double in volume and are light and airy.

Fold the cocoa mixture and almond flour into the egg mixture until the ingredients are all mixed together. Don't over blend! Mix just until everything is combined.

Pour the batter into your cake pan or molds and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when it springs back slightly in the center.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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This easy gluten free cinnamon coffee cake is the best bundt cake! This recipe uses sour cream and is super moist. I think the best coffee cake is from scratch with icing. Yum!

a gluten free cinnamon coffee cake with vanilla glaze on top and a slice of cake on a plate

This gluten free cinnamon coffee cake takes 90 minutes to bake. So, I like to make the cake the day before I want to serve it. This allows the cake to cool completely overnight. Then in the morning I make the simple icing and pour it over.

If you are looking for more bundt cakes try my Gluten Free Orange Bundt Cake, my Gluten Free Eggnog Bundt Cake, my Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze, my Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake or my Gluten Free Pear Bundt Cake.

You can find all of my cake recipes here: Gluten Free Cake Recipes

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Grease a bundt pan with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

Whisk together the rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer blend the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamed. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Blend until all ingredients are combined. Add the dry ingredients and blend until just combined.

Add the chopped pecans to the batter and blend until just combined.

Pour the batter evenly into your greased bundt pan. 

Bake at 300 degrees for 1 ½ hours (90 minutes).

Let the cake stand for 10 minutes before removing it from the bundt pan to a cooling rack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make gluten free coffee cake?

The key to gluten free coffee cake is getting it rise while also being dense and moist. Since you are cutting out gluten that would normally give the coffee cake these traits you need to make sure you are using xanthan gum.

Xanthan gum replaces the gluten in the recipe and helps you get the correct texture. The gluten free flour you use will likely have some xanthan gum in it, but I like to add extra to achieve the coffee cake texture.

Why should I use sour cream in my coffee cake?

The sour cream is what makes this cake so moist. I like to use full fat, thick sour cream. If you don't have sour cream on hand you could also use plain yogurt.

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Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake
Gluten Free Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Gluten Free Hummingbird Bundt Cake
Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pound Cake

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This easy gluten free cinnamon coffee cake is the best bundt cake! This recipe uses sour cream and is super moist. I think the best coffee cake is from scratch with icing. Yum!

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups Brown Rice Flour
⅔ cup + 3 Tbsp. Potato Starch
⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp. Tapioca Flour
2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
3 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Sea Salt
5 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
4 large Eggs
2 cups Sour Cream
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Grease a bundt pan with butter or coconut oil. Set aside.

Whisk together the rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer blend the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamed. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Blend until all ingredients are combined. Add the dry ingredients and blend until just combined.

Add the chopped pecans to the batter and blend until just combined.

Pour the batter evenly into your greased bundt pan. 

Bake at 300 degrees for 1 ½ hours (90 minutes).

Let the cake stand for 10 minutes before removing it from the bundt pan to a cooling rack.

Notes

I like to make the cake the day before I want to serve it and then put the icing on the next day right before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free
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Coffee Cake Icing

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Ingredients

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2 Tbsp. Milk
½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Place milk, vanilla and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until completely combined. 

If the glaze is too thin you can add powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency. 

If the glaze is too thick you can add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Icing

Gluten Free Pie Crust

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a slice of pumpkin pie using gluten free pie crust on a plate

This gluten free pie crust recipe is really easy to make. I walk you through the steps of how to make the best gluten free pie crust. It is simple to make in the food processor and to roll out between parchment paper or hand press into your pan.

I love pies, but I'm not always a fan of making my own pie crust. However, this pie crust is very easy to make and then I decide if I want to press the crust into a 9x13 pan or roll it out between parchment paper for a 9 inch pie plate.

Why is my gluten free pie crust crumbly?

If your pie crust is too crumbly to work with you didn't add enough water. Place the dough back into the food processor and add a tablespoon or two more of water. There should be a dough ball in your food processor when you've added enough water.

If the pie crust is sticking to your hands rub some gluten free flour onto the dough ball and your hands.

Can gluten free pie crust be frozen?

Yes! You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze it. You can either place the dough into a sealed container or you can roll the dough out and place it in your pie plates and freeze the dough in the pie plate.

Take the dough or pie plates our and let them thaw completely before using them. I would suggest taking them out and placing them in the fridge the day before you need them.

If you like this recipe, you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free Lemon Bars

I get my baking supplies from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores!

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Gluten Free Pie Crust

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 - 9 inch 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This gluten free pie crust recipe is really easy to make. I walk you through the steps of how to make the best gluten free pie crust. It is simple to make in the food processor and to roll out between parchment paper or hand press into your pan.

Ingredients

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2 cups Gluten Free Flour
½ cup Unsalted Butter, cubed
1 large Egg
6-8 tablespoon Water
½ tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. Granulated Sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In your 6 or 8 cup food processor place the flour, cubed butter, egg, sea salt and sugar. Run the food processor on high until a crumbly mixture forms.

Add the water 2 tablespoons at a time while the food processor is running on low until a dough ball forms. If you add too much water and the dough is sticky add a couple of tablespoons of gluten free flour.

If you are using a 9x13 pan place the dough into the greased pan and press out evenly with your hands. If you want two 9 inch pie crusts, divide the dough and roll each disc out between two sheets of parchment paper. Prick the dough with a fork and place pie beads or beans onto the pie crust to keep it from rising.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. The pie crust will be lightly browned. Let the crust cool slightly before placing your pie ingredients in and cooking according to the pie recipe's directions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

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two slices of gluten free pumpkin pie on cream plates next to two small orange pumpkins

This gluten free pumpkin pie is a really easy recipe to make from scratch. I like to make mine in a 9x13 pan so I have bars or squares. This is the best recipe to make a quick and easy slab pie or if you prefer two 9 inch pies.

I'm not always a fan of rolling out gluten free pie crusts. Even between two pieces of parchment paper sometimes it seems difficult. So, I like to press the pie crust into a 9x13 baking dish and make a slab pie.

two slices of gluten free pumpkin pie on cream plates next to two small orange pumpkins

If I'm gluten free can I have pumpkin pie?

Yes, but you must make sure the crust is gluten free. There isn't anything in this recipe for the pumpkin pie that isn't gluten free. You just need to make sure you either make my gluten free pie crust or purchase a gluten free pie crust. Trader Joe's has a yummy gluten free pie crust in their freezer section.

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Can I use a store bought crust with this recipe?

Yes! There are so many more options in the last year for gluten free pie crusts. There are mixes and pre-made crusts you can purchase. I have a recipe for gluten free pie crust, but I also love the ease of pulling a pie crust out of the freezer to use ready made.

Here is my recipe for Gluten Free Pie Crust. You can use store bought, but gluten free pie crust is simple to make from scratch.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

If you enjoy this recipe you may also like:

Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Gluten Free Pumpkin White Chocolate Cookies
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 or 2 - 9" 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This gluten free pumpkin pie is a really easy recipe to make from scratch. I like to make mine in a 9x13 pan so I have bars or squares. This is the best recipe to make a quick and easy slab pie or if you prefer two 9 inch pies. 

Ingredients

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2 - 15 ounce cans Pumpkin Puree
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp. Ground Cloves
½ tsp. Ground Ginger
½ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp. Ground Allspice
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Whipping Cream
1 cup Milk
4 large Eggs

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9x13 baking pan or 2 - 9 inch pie plates.

In the bowl of your mixer add all the ingredients. Mix until they are well combined. Pour the pie mixture into your pre-baked pie crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

Check your pie at 30 minutes. If the crust is getting too dark cover the crust with tin foil and return to the oven. Your pie will be mostly set with possible a slight jiggle to the center when it is done.

Notes

Below is a recipe for my gluten free pie crust. You can also use store bought pie crusts.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Pies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Here is the link to my recipe for Gluten Free Pie Crust.

Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies

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gluten free white chocolate blondies cut into square bars and stacked on each other with walnuts and white chocolate chips spread around them

These gluten free white chocolate blondies are easy to make for something quick to bring to a gathering. This recipe makes the best blonde brownies! They are chewy and delicious with the addition of white chocolate chips and walnuts.

One of my favorite desserts before I went gluten free was the blondies from Applebee's. I think these have a similar texture and I've added the white chocolate chips from Trader Joe's to make them even better!

gluten free white chocolate blondies cut into square bars and laid on a wooden cutting board

How do I make blondies from scratch?

Gluten free white chocolate blondies are super easy to make from scratch. You just blend together the wet ingredients, add in your dry ingredients and mix together and then add the white chocolate chips and walnuts and stir in. This is a really easy recipe to make!

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What are blondies?

These gluten free white chocolate blondies are very similar to a brownie. They are essentially brownies without the cocoa powder. They have a dense, chewy texture much like a brownie.

Can you freeze blondies?

I have frozen these for a few days with success. Sometimes we have a lot of baked goods around here so I will freeze some to pack in lunches the next week. It is always a weight lifted to know I have the sweets portion of lunches done for the following week.

Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies Ingredients

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:

Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Brownies
Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars
Gluten Free Strawberry Icebox Bars
Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Oat Granola Bars

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free White Chocolate Blondies

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 15 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These gluten free white chocolate blondies are easy to make for something quick to bring to a gathering. This recipe makes the best blonde brownies! They are chewy and delicious with the addition of white chocolate chips and walnuts.

Ingredients

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½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
½ cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
2 large Eggs
1 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
½ tsp. Baking Powder
½ tsp. Sea Salt
¾ cup White Chocolate Chips
1 cup Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease with butter or coconut oil or line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.

Combine dry ingredients (gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt) in a bowl and mix together. Set aside.

In a small sauce pan melt the butter and add the brown sugar to blend. Pour mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the vanilla and eggs and blend them into the mixture.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend until just mixed together. Add the white chocolate chips and the chopped walnuts. Blend until they are just mixed in.

Pour dough into the 9x13 baking pan and press until spread evenly.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bars are golden brown.

Let the bars cool before you cut them.

Notes

My favorite white chocolate chips are from Trader Joe's but they only have them in the Fall. You could omit the walnut or replace them with pecans.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free