Esta Pastel vegano sin gluten is a simple cake recipe with the same soft and fluffy crumb as classic cakes. It’s made in just about 40 minutes with 6 ingredientes básicos.
Gluten is not my guts’ best friend. While I can eat some food with gluten, I’ve found that I get a much better balance when I avoid it as much as possible. I’ve already made super-simple Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread y Magdalenas veganas sin gluten.
But when I want to celebrate, I like to make a cake. I’ve found that many gluten-free cake recipes are quite dry and dense, so I made it my mission to make a moist, soft, and fluffy vegan gluten-free cake. The result is amazing.
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Pastel vegano sin gluten
Ingredientes
- 1 taza de Harina multiusos sin gluten - (note 1) with Xanthan Gum in the blend
- 1 taza de Leche de almendras - (nota 2)
- 1 taza de Harina de almendra - (nota 3)
- ½ taza de Azúcar de caña sin refinar - (nota 4)
- 3 cucharaditas de Levadura en polvo - (nota 5)
- 3 cucharaditas de Extracto de vainilla
Opcional
- 2 cucharaditas de Vinagre de sidra de manzana - (nota 6)
Instrucciones para la impresión en alta definición
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan with cooking oil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk all-purpose gluten-free flour, baking powder, almond flour, and sugar until all the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Stir in almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk well until the batter is smooth. It should be thin and liquid, and no lumps of flour can be seen.
- Fill the cake pan and bake it on the center rack for 25-35 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C) until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool down at room temperature in the pan for 5 minutes then on a cooling rack for an hour before frosting.
- You can use this recipe to make layer cakes, double up the recipe and bake in two 6-inch pans then assemble the layer cake using my dairy-free frosting.
Notas
Nutrición
Ingredientes y sustituciones
This cake can be made with just 6 base ingredients (7 with the optional vinegar). Here’s how to pick them.
- Harina multiusos sin gluten – A good gluten-free flour blend with goma xantana is crucial for achieving the right texture in this cake. The xanthan gum helps mimic the elasticity and structure that gluten typically provides, giving the cake a light and airy texture without falling apart. Make sure the blend includes starches like tapioca, potato, or maize for the best results.
- Harina de almendra – Almond flour adds moisture and a soft, tender crumb to the cake. It also contributes to the nutritional value by providing healthy fats and proteins. If you’re looking for a alternativa sin frutos secos, puedes intentar usar semilla de girasol or sesame seed flour, but avoid oat flour, as it would result in a dense, dry cake.
- Sugar – This recipe calls for a 1/2 cup of sugar, which sweetens the cake just enough. You can use any granulated sweetener, such as azúcar de coco or even a low-glycemic option like fruta monje blends. If you prefer a sweeter cake, you can increase the sugar to 3 / 4 taza.
- Levadura en polvo – Baking powder is essential for making the cake rise and giving it a fluffy texture. Ensure that it’s Certificado sin gluten to avoid any potential cross-contamination with gluten. The baking powder ensure that the cake rises well and has a light texture despite the absence of eggs.
- Extracto de vainilla – Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the cake and adds a subtle sweetness. You can also experiment with other extracts like de extracto de almendra for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Leche de almendras – Almond milk is necessary to bring the batter together, adding moisture and helping create a smooth, pourable consistency. You can substitute with any leche vegetal, como soja or leche de avena, if preferred.
- Vinagre de sidra de manzana – The acidity in apple cider vinegar reacts with the baking powder, giving the cake extra fluffiness. While the recipe can work without it, adding vinegar will make the cake lighter and airier. You can substitute jugo de limón or jugo de lima for the same effect if you don’t have vinegar on hand.
How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Cake
Making this gluten-free cake is ridiculously easy. Here are a few pictures to help you see the texture of key steps.

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl until they are well stirred.

Add the liquid ingredients and break down all the lumps.

Pour the mixture into a springform pan lightly greased.

Bake the vegan gluten-free cake for 25-35 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C).

Make the frosting while the cake is cooling down, and place dollops on the cake.

Spread the frosting with a spatula and serve the cake lukewarm.
Decoración
I have many frosting options for you to decorate this cake!
- Glaseado de vainilla vegano – The vegan version of the classic frosting recipe, made with only 4 ingredients. This is my pick when I want a classic frosting looks.
- Glaseado de proteína en polvo – It’s an oil-free, sugar-free option with over 3g of extra protein per slice.
- Glaseado de anacardos – This is super simple, very healthy alternative made with cashews.
- Glaseado de chocolate vegano – A chocolate version of a simple vegan frosting.
- Glaseado vegano de crema de coco con 3 ingredientes – The easiest frosting recipe I’ve ever made, with just 3 ingredients.

Consejos de repostería de Carine
While the recipe card below is enough to make a delicious cake, I’ve added here a few of my pro tips to make it 100% no-fail.
- Combining Dry Ingredients First – Whisking the dry ingredients (gluten-free flour, almond flour, sugar, and baking powder) together helps distribute the baking powder evenly, which ensures the cake rises properly.
- Masa suave – When you add the wet ingredients (almond milk, vanilla extract, and optional vinegar), whisk until the batter is completely smooth. There shouldn’t be any visible lumps of flour, and the batter should have a thin, pourable consistency.
- Hora de hornear – Bake the cake at 350°F (180°C) De 25 a 35 minutos. Check it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven, so start checking around the 25-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
- Enfriar el pastel – Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Cooling the cake fully ensures it firms up properly and makes it easier to frost or slice later.
- Opción de pastel de capas – If you want to create a layer cake, simply double the recipe and bake the batter in two separate 6-inch cake pans. You can then layer the cakes with your choice of dairy-free frosting above for a classy cake.
Consejos de almacenamiento
- Temperatura ambiente: Store the cake at room temperature for up to 2 días en un recipiente hermético.
- Refrigeración: You can refrigerate the cake in an airtight container for up to 4-5 días. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- congelación: For longer storage, you can freeze the unfrosted cake for up to 3 meses. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and thaw it overnight in the fridge before serving or frosting.






this is the best gf cake I’ve ever made! so many recipes don’t rise at all and end up like pancakes, no matter how many times I try them. I always make sure I don’t over mix. This recipes works perfectly and is the perfect texture and easy to make. my only complaint is almond flour is a bit pricy, but this is a treat and not something anyone would make everyday. well worth it! my friend loved it and says it’s the best one he’s tried!(and i bake alot of cakes)
I agree on almond flour price, just an idea, you can try sesame seed flour – blend your sesame seeds on high speed until a flour form. Use as a swap for almond flour in same amount. It’s way cheaper, and the sesame taste is great.
Hi, do you have any suggestions of nut free dairy free frosting for the Vegan Cake?
Sure, you can use my my vanilla dairy-free frosting recipe.
wth your gluten free cake if my gluten free flour blend doesn’t have xanthan gum added how much can I add of xanthan gum please Carine thanks.
It’s recommended to add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of GF flour. Enjoy!
This looks amazing and I want to bake this for a birthday cake but I need to know if I can use another flour source that’s not almond as the person is allergic. I can’t find seasme seed or sunflower seed flour anywhere. So you recommend another flour such as chickpea as a replacement?
Excited to bake this soon. Thanks!!
For sure, cashew flour work i find it at Costco easily. I haven’t try something else for now sorry. Chickpea flour will make the cake dry.
my ready baking flour doesn’t have Xanthan gum in it Carine! so how much do I add of this? thanks again.
Usually the ratio is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of gluten-free flour. Let me know how it goes!
hey Carine how do I make a larger cake for 10 people wth your recipe please reply thankyou
You can easily double up the recipe and bake in 9-inch pan.
Hola
Made this cake. So good.
Wondering if I can make using AP flour ( not gf )
Birthday cake and all are okay with gluten.
Thanks for letting me know and any alterations in recipe if so.
Probably yes, I haven’t tried yet but it should work.
hello, could I use Maple syrup as the sweetener?…instead of granulated sugar?
No, you can’t replace a crystal sweetener for a liquid sweetener, it will be make the cake dense and gummy. You can use unrefined cane sugar or coconut sugar for healthier options.
Hello, I live in France and here there is 2 kinds of almond flour, “almond powder”, which is just mixed almond (with or without skin) and “almond flour” who is defatted almond flour.
I would like to make this recipe but I am wondering what almond flour I should use?
Thanks for your help 🙂
Bonjour, en France votre equivalent est vendu sous le nom de poudre d’amande. Almond flour en angalis, c’est tout simplement des amandes sans peau que l’on as reduit en poudre. La farine d’amande ‘defatted’ ne marche pas bien, le resultat est tres sec. J’espere que cela vous aideras a faire ce gateau.
Could I use regular milk in this cake?
I don’t have milk intolerances
Muchas Gracias
Barbara links
Por supuesto