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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Gluten Free Cakes & Cupcakes

    These gluten free cakes and cupcakes will suit every occasion! You'll find a wide variety of recipes here, from a festive gluten-free birthday cake to a gluten free perfect chocolate layer cake. Choose from rustic options like this gluten free rhubarb cake or a gluten free lemon curd cake that's swirled with homemade lemon curd and oat crumble. And don't forget oat flour chocolate cupcakes!

    • Slices of gluten free rhubarb cake on plate next to the cake.
      Gluten Free Rhubarb Cake
    • A pot of tea, a cup of tea, and a gluten free strawberry almond cake.
      Gluten Free Strawberry Almond Cake
    • A fluffy piece of gluten free cinnamon and sugar cake on a plate.
      Gluten Free Cinnamon and Sugar Cake
    • Pieces of gluten free caramel cake on plates with the cake nearby and a cup of coffee.
      Gluten Free Caramel Cake
    • A gluten free Irish apple cake with a tea pot and cups of tea.
      Gluten Free Irish Apple Cake (Kerry Cake)
    • A Guinness chocolate cupcake cut in half on a plate.
      Gluten Free Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes (Rich & Moist)
    • Jelly beans are scattered around pieces of easter bunny cake.
      Gluten Free Easter Bunny Cake (Cute & Kid-Friendly!)
    • A piece of gluten free snack cake on a plate with a forl.
      Gluten Free Snack Cake
    • A close up of a slice of hummingbird cake with the cake in the background.
      Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake
    • Slices of gluten free blueberry cake topped with lemon glaze.
      Gluten Free Blueberry Cake
    • A slice of plated blueberry yogurt cake and the cake next to it.
      Gluten Free Blueberry Yogurt Cake
    • A unicorn bar turned on its side on a plate with more bars.
      Unicorn Bars (Great for Birthdays!)
    • A slice of gluten free lemon pound cake on a plate with a fork.
      Velvety + Rich Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake
    • A gluten free lemon bundt cake on a wooden cutting board.
      Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake (Lemon Cloud Cake)
    • A fork cuts into a piece of gluten free poppyseed cake on a plate next to the cake.
      Tender Gluten Free Poppyseed Cake
    • Berries surround a gluten-free pound cake next to a cup of tea.
      Classic Gluten-Free Pound Cake
    • A vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcakes in a little bowl next to a plate of cupcakes.
      One-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
    • A slice of vegan gluten free chocolate cake on a plate with the cake next to it.
      Fudgy Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Cake
    • A gluten free cranberry cake cut into squares.
      Gluten Free Cranberry Cake
    • A plate with a slice of gluten free olive oil cake and a fork.
      Gluten Free Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
    • Maple glaze on top of a gluten free persimmon cake.
      Gluten Free Persimmon Cake
    • A gluten free dark chocolate cake with chocolate icing on a white plate.
      Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing
    • A slice of gluten free chocolate dump cake on a plate.
      Gluten Free Chocolate Dump Cake
    • A cup of coffee and a gluten free pumpkin loaf cake.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf Cake
    • A bowl of maple glaze on a white napkin with a spoon.
      Three-Ingredient Maple Glaze
    • Slice of oat flour pumpkin cake and a cup of tea.
      Oat Flour Pumpkin Cake with Maple Glaze
    • A fork cuts into a slice of gluten free pumpkin chocolate cake.
      Pumpkin Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free)
    • A gluten free chocolate cake with salted caramel frosting.
      Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
    • Slices of gluten free blackberry cake with glasses of champagne.
      Gluten Free Blackberry Jam Cake with Whipped Cream
    • Pumpkin olive oil cake with a white napkin next to a cup of coffee.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
    • Chopped walnuts top a gluten free banana walnut cake.
      Gluten Free Banana Walnut Cake
    • A slice of gluten free pumpkin snack on a plate with a cup of coffee.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Snack Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
    • A gluten-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
      Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
    • The best chocolate cake ever on a white plate.
      The Best Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free)
    • Sugar and cinnamon added to a bundt cake.
      Gluten Free Pumpkin Donut Cake
    • A gluten free blackberry cake and a slice of cake on a plate.
      Gluten Free Blackberry Cake
    • Plates with forks wait for slices of gluten free nectarine cake.
      Gluten Free Nectarine Cake
    • Slices of gluten free applesauce cake on plates.
      Gluten Free Applesauce Cake
    • A baked gluten free apple upside-down cake on a plate.
      Gluten Free Apple Upside-Down Cake
    • A slice of apple cake next to a plate of cake.
      Oat Flour One Bowl Apple Cake (Gluten Free)
    • A thick slice of gluten free pear cake on its side on a plate.
      Gluten Free Pear Cake
    • A slice of gluten free apple cake, cup of coffee, and the cake.
      Gluten Free Apple Cake

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    Welcome!

    I'm Nicole, and I share carefully tested gluten-free baking recipes made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I'm a writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author who believes in real food, lots of vegetables, and balance, too -- because I dearly love cake. I post gluten-free baking recipes as well as the occasional vegetarian and vegan dish. Welcome! Learn more about me.


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    My cookbook, Flourless, was published by Chronicle Books and is full of naturally gluten-free desserts to tempt everyone! Learn more.

    My Popular Recipes

    • A bunch oat flour blueberry muffins on a white napkin.
      One Bowl Oat Flour Blueberry Muffins
    • A decorative plate with oat flour pancakes next to a cup of coffee.
      Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Slices of oat flour cake on plates with the cake in the background.
      Oat Flour Cake
    • Banana ice cream is served in a bowl.
      One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

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    • A blue napkin with a fork to the right of a plate of gluten free souffle.
      Gluten Free Souffle
    • A floral plate with a slice of gluten free rhubarb cream cake.
      Gluten Free Rhubarb Cream Cake
    • Sliced strawberries top gluten free strawberrry shortcake.
      Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake
    • A cup of tea, a slice of gluten free carrot cake with a fork, and the cake.
      Gluten Free Carrot Cake

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