Description
This Cassava Flour Vanilla Cake is a delicious nut-free and paleo-friendly dessert made with cassava flour, coconut milk, and natural ingredients, offering a moist and flavorful vanilla treat perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups cassava flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar for paleo compliance)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
Frosting
- About 1 to 1 ½ cups frosting of choice (paleo-friendly frosting recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously spray a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, sift together the cassava flour, baking powder, and sugar to ensure they are well combined and aerated.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the room temperature butter, vanilla extract, and coconut milk to the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine into a uniform mixture.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the batter, stirring well after each addition to achieve a smooth but slightly thick batter consistency.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the cake batter evenly into the greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan, smoothing the top as needed.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 27 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice into 18 servings and enjoy.
Notes
- Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for a more paleo-approved version.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and butter, are at room temperature for best batter consistency.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Choose a frosting that complements the paleo diet, such as coconut cream frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
