Description
Delight in this Gluten Free Maple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a comforting dessert that’s airy and sweet, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Almond Flour (Substitution: Try sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.)
- 1 cup Oat Flour (Substitution: Can replace with ground rolled oats if oat flour isn’t available.)
- 3 large Eggs (Note: For a vegan option, flax eggs may work.)
- 1 cup Maple Syrup (Substitution: Honey may be used, but it will alter the maple essence.)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar (Note: Brown sugar can substitute, but will add more moisture.)
- 1/2 cup Butter (Substitution: Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt (Substitution: 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.)
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together in a large bowl the melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients like almond flour and oat flour to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by whisking together the cream cheese, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Cut into 12 squares for serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Maple Cake, Maple Cake, Gluten Free Dessert