Gluten-free cake recipes

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

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it's ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

Bake a gluten-free cake using ground almonds – it's ideal for a coffee morning so nobody is left out, or an afternoon treat with a cuppa

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

Make a gluten-free version of cheesecake using free-from digestive biscuits for the base. Top with a silky white chocolate and raspberry filling

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

Treat family and friends to these simple vanilla-flavoured cupcakes, baked with gluten-free flour and baking powder