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Gluten-Free Christmas Cakes

November 06, 2016
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A fabulous Christmas cake is the centerpiece of many holiday tables. But just because you have to avoid gluten doesn't mean you can't bake a fabulous cake or other gluten-free treats. These festive desserts simply require the right ingredients. So sift through these gluten-free cake recipes, update your kitchen essentials, and start baking these crave-worthy additions to your favorite recipes. You're just minutes from a moist, mouthwatering cake that will have guests begging for more.
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Spiced Caramel Bundt Cake

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Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg give this gluten-free cake its signature spiced flavor, and applesauce lends moistness while allowing you to use less oil. A drizzle of golden caramel syrup is the finishing touch, making this the perfect "ta-da!" dessert. 

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Coconut Layer Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

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Swirls of rich, fluffy marshmallow frosting and flakes of toasted coconut are the crowning glory of this luscious layer cake. Did we mention it's completely gluten free?

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Strawberry-Almond Cake Roll

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Don't panic—this strawberry and whipped cream-filled cake is surprisingly easy to roll.

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Chocolate Java Lava Cakes

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These sumptuous chocolate-coffee concoctions, with their rich molten interior, are a chocolate lover's dream.

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Chocolate Velvet Beet Cake

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If you don't mention it, no one will ever suspect that this incredible chocolate dessert, with its smooth texture and rich flavor, is made with beets.

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Vanilla Angel Food Cake with Berry Compote

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The lack of gluten in this angel food cake makes it taste better than the wheat-based variety, because—it's missing that tiny bit of chew. The white rice flour, cornstarch, and just a little brown rice flour along with the egg whites give the cake a light, airy texture, resulting in a gluten-free cake that tastes simply heavenly.

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Chocolate-Almond Angel Food Cake

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This is not your typical angel food cake. The texture is still light, but the chocolate and almond add a level of decadence that takes it a few steps beyond the classic.

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Spiced Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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A smear of cream cheese frosting is the ideal topper for this warm spiced carrot cake.

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Lemon Cake

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This gluten-free layer cake has a bright flavor and a wonderfully rich frosting. Garnish it with thin lemon slices.

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Macadamia-Almond Cake

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The texture of this cake is ethereal—it’s moist and airy, yet filled with rich flavor from the macadamia nuts and almond flour. Keep in mind, if you use our formula for homemade almond flour, you won’t have a gluten-free product. If you want a gluten-free option you can purchase store-bought almond flour—just check the label to make sure the only ingredient listed is almonds. Cool this cake thoroughly before slicing for the best results. This cake will keep for 2 to 3 days, but the sugary crust won’t last more than a day. If you want to substitute hazelnut flour, you can, with similarly spectacular results.

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1 of 10 Spiced Caramel Bundt Cake
2 of 10 Coconut Layer Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
3 of 10 Strawberry-Almond Cake Roll
4 of 10 Chocolate Java Lava Cakes
5 of 10 Chocolate Velvet Beet Cake
6 of 10 Vanilla Angel Food Cake with Berry Compote
7 of 10 Chocolate-Almond Angel Food Cake
8 of 10 Spiced Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
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