Annually I prefer to share 1-2 completely epic cake recipes, and so they unsurprisingly change into a few of the hottest dessert recipes with AK readers. I usually take a look at and excellent a brand new cake round Valentine’s Day, however these unbelievable cake recipes are actually good for any event.
I feel it began again in 2018 with my now-famous Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting. I really couldn’t imagine how scrumptious this cake was, particularly as a result of it was gluten free, grain free, dairy free & paleo-friendly! Since then I’ve created 10-15 extra great cake recipes starting from an incredible carrot cake to a beautiful lemon blueberry cake.
Many of those cake recipes are gluten and grain free as a result of I’ve fallen in love with the feel and pure sweetness that almond, coconut & oat flour give these desserts. Remember to try the recipe weblog posts and notes sections, too, as a result of I typically have tips about easy methods to make them dairy free and/or vegan! There actually is a cake for anybody and everybody on this listing.
Suggestions for frosting a cake
Getting the right layers of frosting in your cake, particularly spherical layered desserts, can really feel intimidating. Take a look at all of my suggestions & tips for superbly frosting these desserts:
- Let the cake layers cool utterly. Ensure to let the cake layers cool utterly earlier than frosting them in order that the frosting doesn’t soak into the desserts.
- Do a crumb coat first. Frost the layers as you usually would after which coat the surface of the cake with a really skinny layer of your frosting. Then, place the cake within the fridge for 10-Quarter-hour earlier than you end frosting. That is in order that the crumbs stick with this layer of frosting and never your major layer.
- Including a drizzle? For those who’re including, say, a chocolate drizzle on prime of the frosting layer, make sure to place the cake within the fridge after frosting it and earlier than including the drizzle. It will permit the drizzle to set correctly on prime.
The proper freezer-friendly dessert
That’s proper, these cake recipes could be frozen both frosted or unfrosted for as much as 2 months! I like to recommend freezing your cake unfrosted and in particular person layers for one of the best outcomes. Right here’s easy methods to do it:
- As soon as the cake layers are cool, merely wrap every particular person layer in plastic wrap & aluminum foil.
- Place the desserts in a zip-top freezer bag.
- Whenever you’re able to serve, thaw the cake layers within the fridge in a single day after which let the cake come to room temperature earlier than serving.
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GF = indicated gluten free. Keep in mind to verify the total recipes for any substitution suggestions.
Fall & Winter Muffins
Blow Ya Thoughts Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting GF
One Bowl Gluten Free Gingerbread Snacking Cake GF
Brown Butter Apple Espresso Cake
Spiced Zucchini Candy Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting GF
Soften-in-Your-Mouth Brown Butter Pumpkin Espresso Cake with Pecan Gingersnap Cookie Streusel
Spring & Summer season Muffins
The Finest Wholesome Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Eat GF
Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Frosting GF
Almond Lemon Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake GF
Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Frosting GF
Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting GF
Orange Carrot Zucchini Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Brown Butter Blueberry Espresso Cake
All About Chocolate Muffins
Inside Out Chocolate Lined Strawberry Cake GF
The Finest Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting GF
Grain Free Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake GF
Vegan Darkish Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust GF
Entire Wheat Brown Butter Banana Bundt Cake with Darkish Chocolate
Finest Ever Vegan Avocado Chocolate Birthday Cake with Vegan Chocolate Ganache
Distinctive Takes on Conventional Muffins
Child’s First Wholesome Smash Cake GF
Vegan Banana Bread Mug Cake GF
Rattling Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake GF
Home made Funfetti Yellow Birthday Cake
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