Recipe
I Made a Gluten and Dairy Free Rainbow Cake and the Result was Magical
My Instagram feed has the amazing ability to make me hungry all the time. Whether it's a cheesy burger or spicy noodles, my attention is always grabbed by the delicious food pics that appear. That's why, after years of admiring the rainbow food trend from afar, I finally decided to bake a gluten and dairy free rainbow cake.
Gluten and Dairy Free Rainbow Cake
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 500g rice flour
- 100g potato starch
- 100g corn starch
- 200g sugar
- 200g dairy free milk
- 100g sunflower oil
- 5 eggs
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 5ml orange flavouring
- 36g baking powder
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The Last Magical Touch
Once the cakes are baked and cold, it's time to pile them up and create our gluten and dairy free rainbow cake! First, we need to make a cream of some kind to put the cakes together. Since I'm a healthy type, I settled for a slightly lighter version for this — already super sugary — cake.
Put 500g of plain, dairy free Greek yogurt in a bowl and mix it to get the smooth texture of a mousse. Add 5ml of coconut flavouring and give it a nice whisk to incorporate the flavour.
Now add coconut flakes to taste. I prefer their tiny version, you might prefer bigger, dried chunks of coconut. Remember that you can also add them later, either on top or on the sides of the cake.
#SpoonTip: while Greek yogurt is naturally low in lactose, be sure to find a certified lactose-free version. If someone is allergic or intolerant to lactose, you'll need to be very careful about it.
Once you have successfully constructed and frosted your cake, it should look something like this. Just sprinkle some extra dried coconut on top of the cake and let it chill in the fridge to settle before serving. Then cut a slice for major rainbow effects and feed your inner fairy!
I strongly suggest trying this gluten and dairy free rainbow cake at least once. It's colourful, Instagram worthy and perfect to satisfy everyone's cravings. Bonus points for the chilled coconut cream, which makes the cake refreshing and full of summer vibes!