Gluten-Free Yellow Cake (Dairy-Free)

Name: Gluten-Free Yellow Cake (Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (227g) dairy-free salted butter, room temperature; 2 cups (200g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, separated & at room temperature; 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (240g) gluten-free flour 1:1 baking blend; 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup (240ml) dairy-free milk, room temperature; 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar *see note if using regular buttermilk; 2 cups (454g) vegan salted butter, room temperature; 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar; 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract; optional: sprinkles for decor

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:30min

Nostalgia at its yummiest, this gluten-free yellow cake covered in whipped chocolate frosting is better than a box mix. Tender and fluffy layers full of classic buttery flavor paired with fudgy chocolate frosting, it's the perfect birthday cake! Bonus: the recipe can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, or just plain "regular."

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:39:58 GMT