This easy gluten free pound cake recipe makes a tasty dairy free gluten free pound cake with a taste and texture just as delicious as the original!

This gluten free pound cake recipe is a quick and easy way to make a classic pound cake that is gluten free and dairy free!

If you have had to go gluten free or dairy free and you miss your favorite baked goods, you will definitely want to try this recipe! It makes a tasty gluten free pound cake with a taste and texture just as delicious as the original!

Gluten Free Pound Cake Recipe!

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This gluten free pound cake recipe is a variation of the classic pound cake recipe. This pound cake is so delicious and moist, with just a hint of vanilla. It is a perfect snack as-is or topped with strawberries, whipped cream or vanilla glaze!

This pound cake tastes even better when eaten the next day!

Author: Tawra

Ingredients

2¾ cups sugar
1¼ cups butter flavored shortening or dairy free butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
3 cups gluten free all purpose flour
1½ tsp. xanthan gum (if not in flour)
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup dairy free milk (rice or soy)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs.
Beat on low until mixed, about 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, occasionally scraping the bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix gluten free flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder and salt.
Beat into egg mixture alternately with milk on low speed.
Spread into a well-greased 10×4 inch tube pan.
Bake 70 to 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool 20 minutes in the pan.
Then remove onto a wire rack and cool completely. Serves 8-10.

Vanilla Glaze

1⁄3 cup dairy free butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1½ tsp. vanilla

2-4 Tbsp. hot water

Heat dairy free butter in a saucepan until melted.
Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water. Mix well.
Add the rest of the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth.

Glazes one bundt cake or one 10 inch angel food cake.

Lemon Glaze

Starting with the Vanilla Glaze recipe, substitute 1 1⁄3 tsp. lemon juice for the vanilla and add ½ tsp. grated lemon peel to the butter.

Gluten Free Pound Cake Tips

You can serve this gluten free pound cake with your favorite berries (like strawberries, raspberries or blueberries) and whipped cream. Or if you prefer, you can make a vanilla glaze and drizzle it over the top!
This dairy free gluten free pound cake makes a tasty and versatile snack! You can keep some sliced up as a quick grab and go snack or breakfast item. It also makes the perfect gluten free snack for kids after school.
To keep gluten free pound cake moist, don’t over-bake it. Wrap it in plastic wrap or plastic to keep it from drying out.

If you also miss eating bread, you can find our tasty gluten free bread recipe here!

This dairy free gluten free pound cake recipe is from our gluten free cookbook:

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