One-Bowl Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Yogurt Pound Cake

This gluten-free pound cake recipe is not only gluten-free but also suitable for those with dairy intolerance with the use of lactose-free yogurt. It is a fluffy cake that is sweet and perfect to have for a dessert with afternoon tea.

To make the gluten-free pound cake, you mix eggs with sugar, lactose-free yogurt, rice oil, potato starch, rice flour, and baking powder until combined. Then, it gets poured into a loaf pan before being baked in the oven. Topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar adds just enough sweetness to take the cake over the top.

What is Gluten-free Pound Cake?

Gluten-free pound cake is a loaf-style cake that doesn’t include all-purpose flour. Instead, it uses potato starch and rice flour for the flour components, which are all gluten-free. Despite the absence to gluten, this cake is surprisingly fluffy and has a wonderful texture.

Pro Tips

• Once you have placed all of the ingredients in the mixing bowl, beat the mixture with electric beaters until the batter is lump-free.
• Line the loaf pan with parchment paper so that it is easy to remove the cake.
• You will be able to tell that the cake is baked through when you insert a skewer and it comes out clean. It should also bounce back when you press it with your finger.
• For added flavor, feel free to add vanilla, lemon zest, or orange zest into the cake batter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes the Pound Cake Gluten-free?

This pound cake is gluten-free because it doesn’t use wheat-based flour. Instead, it uses potato starch and rice flour, which are both naturally gluten-free.

How to Serve Pound Cake?

This pound cake can be served dusted with powdered sugar, however, it would also be great with whipped cream. You could also serve slices of this cake with a drizzle of jam, nutella or raspberry compote if you want to take it over the top.

Can I Make Gluten-free Pound Cake in a Regular Cake Pan?

Absolutely! However, you may need to adjust the baking time to accommodate the different sized pan.

How to Store Gluten-free Pound Cake

This pound cake can be tightly covered and stored at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days. Alternatively, you could also place it in a sealed bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Make Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Yogurt Pound Cake

Step 1

Step 1

Beat in the lactose-free yogurt and rice oil until combined. Add the potato starch, rice flour, and baking powder, and beat until combined and lump-free.

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Step 2

Pour the batter into a loaf pan (25 x 11 cm / 10 x 4.5 inches) and bake in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 45 minutes.

Beat in the lactose-free yogurt and rice oil until combined. Add the potato starch, rice flour, and baking powder, and beat until combined and lump-free.

Step 3

Step 3

Slice and serve!

Pour the batter into a loaf pan (25 x 11 cm / 10 x 4.5 inches) and bake in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 45 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4

Place it on a platter and dust it with powdered sugar.

Step 5

Step 5

Slice and serve!