Small Batch Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of a Small Batch Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake, perfect for intimate gatherings or as a personal treat. This luscious dessert features fluffy layers of gluten-free cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped frosting. With its light texture and vibrant flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that satisfies your sweet cravings without any gluten or heavy ingredients. In just about 35 minutes, you can whip up this delicious cake, making it an effortless addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether served as a classic cake or transformed into individual shortcakes, this recipe is versatile enough to impress any palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g plain gluten free flour blend
- 20 g almond flour
- 150 g caster/superfine or granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum (omit if already in flour blend)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 85 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 medium egg (room temperature)
- 135 g whole milk, room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 320 g strawberries, halved or quartered
- 50 g caster/superfine or granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 230 g cold heavy cream
- 115 g cold full-fat cream cheese
- 80 g powdered/icing sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, caster sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum (if using), and salt; whisk until well mixed.
- Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into a small cake pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before layering with whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg