Gluten-Free Coconut Cake

Gluten-Free Coconut Cake

I made this for my mom’s 65th birthday and frosted it with a simple vanilla buttercream. No one can tell it’s gluten free!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Whisk flour, sugar, coconut, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt together in a bowl. Add coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until batter is smooth. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can use two 9-inch round pans instead of a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345
Calories
22g
Fat
35g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 29%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol47mg 16%
Sodium355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars21g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium75mg 6%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium82mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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