Gluten Free Sorghum Cake

Delight your taste buds with this moist and tender Gluten-Free Sorghum Cake, a wholesome dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with nutrient-rich sorghum flour and tapioca starch, this cake offers a light and fluffy texture while being completely gluten-free. The warm notes of ground cinnamon paired with a subtle sweetness from brown sugar and applesauce create a comforting flavor that’s hard to resist. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in 35 minutes, making it a great choice for busy bakers. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite frosting, this versatile gluten-free cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free baking options, this cake is a must-try for its simplicity, flavor, and wholesome ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Sorghum flour
• 0.5 cups Tapioca starch
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sorghum flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour in the milk and stir gently until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice and serve as is or with your favorite frosting or glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1045.6 grams (1045.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2838

Total Fat 79.10g	101%
Saturated Fat 15.00g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 387mg	129%
Sodium 2966mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 524.60g	191%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 272.10g
Protein 39.10g	78%

Vitamin D 157IU	785%
Calcium 446mg	34%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1344mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 70.7%