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    Published on: July 15, 2013 by Janice; Updated on: October 8, 2021 2 Comments

    Gluten-free raspberry cake

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    Homemade gluten-free flour mix

    In gluten-free baking, the ratio of starches to grain flours is important to achieving the right structure. This is especially important for cakes that depend on gluten to trap air bubbles, allowing the batter to expand and rise as the cake bakes.

    To render this Martha Stewart recipe gluten-free, I based myself on Gluten-Free Girl's post on making an all-purpose gluten-free flour mix. She suggests a ratio of 60:40 starches:whole grain flours (by weight), so that's what I did, using potato starch and rice flour as my "starches" and buckwheat flour and millet flour as my "whole grain flours".

    This worked very well, but perhaps the mouthfeel was just slightly starchier than I would've liked. Maybe next time, I'd do a 50:50 mix, or even 40:60. We'll see.

    Since the cake is gluten-free, the batter doesn't have enough structure as it bakes to support the berries, so they sink into the cake, even if you coat them in flour.

    To bake this cake, I used an 8x8-inch square metal brownie pan, which I lined with parchment all over and with overhangs so the batter wasn't touching the pan at all. If you would prefer to properly prepare the pan before baking, butter the pan and dust with flour. You can also line the bottom with parchment to avoid it sticking.

    If you need more gluten-free baking recipes, try this gorgeous gluten-free lemon cake made from mashed potatoes, these gluten-free brownies, and these mini flourless orange almond cakes.

    A piece of gluten-free raspberry cake served with a raspberry coulis.
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    Gluten-free raspberry cake

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    A recipe for gluten free cake with raspberries served with a fresh raspberry compote
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 55 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 193kcal
    Author Janice

    Ingredients

    • 125 grams (1 cup) buckwheat flakes
    • 167 mL (⅔ cup) whole milk (3.25 % fat)
    • 58 grams (¼ cup) unsalted butter
    • 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar
    • 100 grams (½ cup) light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 5 mL (1 teaspoon) pure vanilla extract
    • 96 grams (¾ cup) all-purpose gluten-free flour mix I used 19 grams of millet flour+19 grams of buckwheat flour+29 grams rice flour+29 grams potato starch
    • 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon) baking powder
    • 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon) baking soda
    • 1.25 mL (¼ teaspoon) ground allspice
    • 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon) Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt
    • 260 grams (2 cups) Fresh raspberries
    • 130 grams (1 cup) Fresh raspberries
    • 15 mL (1 tablespoon) granulated sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square metal pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on either side.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the milk and 2 cups buckwheat flakes and let sit for about 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and the sugars.
    • Add the egg, beat again, scraping down the sides as needed, and then add the vanilla. Beat until creamy and smooth.
    • Add the buckwheat flake/milk mixture and beat.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, starches, baking soda and powder, salt, and the spice, and then add them into the mixer bowl. Beat on low to combine, then increase the speed to medium for one more minute.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with 2 tablespoon cane sugar and 2 tablespoon buckwheat flakes, then scatter with raspberries, and top with the remaining cane sugar and flakes.
    • Bake for about 55 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let cool before serving.
    • Prepare a raspberry topping before serving by lightly mashing the extra cup of berries with a tablespoon of sugar. Top pieces of the cake with this chunky raspberry sauce.

    Notes

    I baked this recipe with Stirling Creamery unsalted butter
    Tried this recipe?Mention @bakesomethingawesome or tag #bakesomethingawesome!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcal
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    Comments

    1. Jeannie Tay says

      July 15, 2013 at 5:29 am

      A lovely cake, I like the fact that your recipes have metric measurements:)

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      • Janice Lawandi says

        July 22, 2013 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks! I just find it's so much easier to weigh everything. I don't bother with cups any more 😉

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