Homemade GF Vanilla Cake (with chocolate ganache)
This is a basic recipe for a classic GF Vanilla Cake. It's moist, soft, and very easy to prepare and bake! It's full of vanilla flavor, and it's topped with a creamy and smooth chocolate ganache that adds richness. It’s an easy recipe that works for everyday baking or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sunflower oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 and ½ cup semisweet chopped chocolate
- 1 and ¼ cup cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or similar, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar. Add the oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones along with the milk and mix until well integrated.
- Pour the preparation into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40/50 minutes or until cooked. Keep in mind that all ovens are different. To know if it's ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean, with no streaks of batter.
- Let cool before removing.
For the chocolate ganache:
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan. Pour over the chopped chocolate. Mix well. Let cool at room temperature, and beat for 3 minutes with a hand whisk.
- When the cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate ganache on the cake´s surface.
Notes
Storing: Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chocolate ganache: Chop the chocolate into small pieces to melt before the cream cools down.