Gluten-free cake recipes

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it's mash potato!

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Add some citrussy zing to your baking with this gluten and dairy-free orange olive oil cake, topped with a rosemary and cardamom drizzle. It's super fragrant and delicious

The secret of Jodie Montgomery-Cranny's delicious gluten-free dessert is grated butternut squash

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas

This traditional cake has been jazzed up with lots of ginger - you'd never know it's gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for weddings and Christmas

This dense, squidgy chocolate and almond cake is perfect for dessert. It's gluten-free – just ensure your cocoa powder and chocolate are, too

A deliciously moreish cake with no added fat or sugar – you have to try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free

A zesty, gluten-free cake that uses crème fraîche instead of butter, from Mary Cadogan's blog

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free cake a lovely light texture. Similar to a Victoria sponge, it's filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

This gluten-free, flourless citrus cake is made using polenta and ground almonds. Serve with lemon drizzle icing and creamy mascarpone for an indulgent dessert

These deeply chocolatey squidgy sponge squares are gluten-free - try served as a dessert with ice cream

This rich, gluten-free cake makes a perfect dinner-party dessert

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice for dessert – even the vegans at your dinner party

Black beans replace the flour in these gluten-free, fudgy and intensely chocolatey treats with a subtle tingle of chilli

Treat someone to this flourless chocolate cake. It’s ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet, and makes an irresistible dessert with fresh berries

Make this dairy-, gluten-, nut- and egg-free Christmas cake. This is a festive cake for everyone, and the best part is, no one will ever guess it’s free-from!