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    8 Ingredient Oat Flour Cake (Gluten & Dairy Free)

    Published: Oct 12, 2022 · Modified: Jul 7, 2023 by Christine · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    bite of oat flour cake.

    Topped with a sweet cinnamon buttercream, this 8 ingredient oat flour cake is just like a slice of heaven. The fluffy, tender texture and moist crumb will have everyone begging for seconds. Since it doesn’t contain any gluten or dairy, this cake is the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion!

    bite of oat flour cake on a fork.

    This recipe is incredibly simple to prep with just a handful of basic ingredients. Made with whole grain oat flour, this sheet cake is naturally sweet as well as nutritionally beneficial. Oats contain a significant amount of fiber, protein, and healthy fats making this oat flour cake a great nutritious alternative to a more traditional sheet cake.

    Looking for more oat and oat flour recipes? Check out these oatmeal chocolate chip muffins, these oatmeal banana muffins and these oatmeal crepes.

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    • Why you'll love this oat flour cake recipe!
    • Ingredients & substitutions
    • Mixing
    • Baking & frosting
    • Pro tips for baking this cake
    • Oat flour cake FAQs
    • More cake recipes
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    Why you'll love this oat flour cake recipe!

    This delicious oat flour cake recipe is one of my favorites because of its versatility. You can easily turn this sheet cake into a dozen cupcakes to switch things up. Also, try swapping out the cinnamon buttercream for this dairy free chocolate frosting or any other flavor you prefer. Here’s what else you’ll love about this sheet cake recipe:

    • All you need is 8 simple ingredients
    • It’s made with healthy whole grain oat flour (need an alternative to oat flour?)
    • The cake batter is easy to prep in 20 minutes
    • It’s gluten free, dairy free, egg free and xanthan gum free as written (with an option to be sugar free)
    • It can be stored in the refrigerator to keep it fresh longer
    inside of oat flour cake.

    Ingredients & substitutions

    labeled ingredients on a countertop.
    • Oat flour - This recipe was tested using the oat flour from Nuts.com. Be sure to use oat flour that is labeled as certified gluten free. You can make your own oat flour for this recipe if desired.
    • Granulated sugar - If desired, you can swap out the granulated sugar for this granular sweetener. This works great for a sugar free cake and frosting.
    • Baking powder - This is working with the yogurt to function as the thickening agent in the recipe. There is no alternative for the baking powder in this recipe.
    • Salt - There is no substitution for the salt in this recipe.
    • Dairy free plain yogurt - A good substitute would be dairy free sour cream. You can also use regular sour cream or plain yogurt as an alternative if desired.
    • Water - There is no substitute for the water in this recipe.
    • Vegan butter - In this cake, I use Earth Balance vegan butter. You can use coconut oil or regular butter as an alternative here if needed.
    • Pure vanilla extract - There is no alternative for the vanilla extract in this recipe.

    Mixing

    steps to preparing cake.

    You can mix up this easy 8 ingredient oat flour cake and have it ready to eat in less than an hour and a half. To get started, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature for the perfect batter cake consistency. First, combine the oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer (step 1 above). Set it aside. Then, in a small mixing bowl, stir together the dairy free yogurt, water, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract (step 2). 

    Next, add the wet ingredients to the dry ones (step 3). Mix on low speed for 10 seconds to incorporate all of the ingredients. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Then, continue to mix on medium speed for 15 seconds to fully combine. Finally, set the batter aside to rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9"x13" baking pan by lightly coating it with non-stick cooking spray. Once the batter is done resting, scrape it into the prepared pan with a rubber spatula and spread out the batter until even (step 4).

    Baking & frosting

    baked and frosted oat flour cake.

    Next, place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire cooling rack. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with this cinnamon buttercream frosting, slice, and serve.

    Pro tips for baking this cake

    Although this 8 ingredient oat flour cake is quick and easy to put together, there are a few things to keep in mind when making this recipe. Follow these tips to ensure your cake comes out perfectly.

    1. Use room temperature ingredients (except for the melted butter)

    For this cake recipe, you need to use room temperature ingredients to ensure they are fully combined when mixed. The melted butter is the only exception here. This step is important because cold ingredients tend to not mix very evenly.

    2. Measure ingredients by weight as specified

    The oat flour and granulated sugar should be measured by weight in this recipe. Using a digital scale to measure ingredients by weight is the best way to get an accurate measurement. This is crucial for the texture of your cake. The baking masterclass explains why.

    3. Don’t overmix the cake batter

    Overmixing the batter can result in a cake with a dense and tough texture. Be sure to mix the ingredients just until they are combined to avoid overmixing.

    4. Helpful tools

    These tools will help make prepping your oat flour cake super quick and simple:

    • Digital scale
    • Mixer
    • Small mixing bowl
    • Rubber spatula
    • 9”x13” baking pan
    • Wire cooling rack
    • Frosting knife

    Oat flour cake FAQs

    What is the best way to store this oat flour cake?

    This cake will stay fresh and moist for up to 2 days when stored at room temperature. Be sure to cover it well to keep it from drying out. For longer storage, you can keep it in the refrigerator. Freezing this cake is not recommended as it compromises the flavor.

    Can I use homemade oat flour in this cake?

    Yes, homemade oat flour works great in this recipe. Be sure to use certified gluten free rolled oats. You can make oat flour on your own using a high-speed blender or food processor.

    How can I make oat flour cupcakes with this recipe?

    To turn this oat flour cake into cupcakes, swap out the 9”x13” pan for a standard cupcake/muffin pan. Bake the cupcakes at 350°F for 20-22 minutes. This recipe will make 12 cupcakes.

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    Recipe

    piece of oat flour cake up close.

    8 Ingredient Oat Flour Cake (Gluten & Dairy Free)

    This simple oat flour cake is the easy way to impress your guests with a delicious dessert that looks (and tastes) like you fussed, but couldn't be easier to prep and bake!
    4 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 28 minutes minutes
    Rest time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 pieces
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Christine

    Ingredients

    • 250 grams oat flour about 2 cups
    • 200 grams granulated sugar about 1 cup
    • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup dairy free plain yogurt
    • 6 Tablespoons water
    • 4 Tablespoons vegan butter melted
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine oat flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
    • In a small bowl, stir together dairy free yogurt, water, melted vegan butter and vanilla extract.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix on low speed for 10 seconds to incorporate. Stop the machine and scrape the sides down.
    • Mix on medium speed for 15 seconds to full combine.
    • Set batter aside for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
    • Scrape batter into pan.
    • Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
    • Frost with cinnamon buttercream frosting.

    Notes

    • This recipe was tested with this brand of oat flour. Alternatives to oat flour can be found here. 
    • A good substitute for the vegan yogurt would be vegan sour cream.
    • Swerve sugar can be used in place of the granulated sugar.
    • Regular butter or coconut oil can be used in place of the vegan butter.
    • This cake will stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for longer storage. Freezing is not recommended as it compromises the flavor.
    • The frosting recipe used on this cake is here. Use the cinnamon variation. This chocolate frosting would be excellent also.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Chris

      October 12, 2022 at 8:31 am

      Does it have to be vegan butter?Is that for the flavor? Could lard or coconut oil be used in its place?

      Reply
      • Christine

        October 14, 2022 at 11:49 am

        Hi Chris,

        Lard or coconut oil could be used, absolutely.

        Christine

        Reply
    2. Michele

      April 09, 2023 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was something I’ve been seeking for a long time. It is perfect and so moist and delicious. You can do so much with this perfect cake recipe. Thank you😊

      Reply
      • Christine

        April 10, 2023 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Michele, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Christine

        Reply
      • Donna

        August 01, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        Would this work as a layer cake? I want to actually make a butterfly cake for my sister's birthday this year. It sounds delicious!
        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Christine

          August 03, 2023 at 12:19 pm

          Hi Donna,

          So it probably would. It's a bit heavier in weight than other cakes, so my only thought would be the frosting in the middle - but here's what I'd recommend: Bake them in 8" pans then refrigerate the layers after they cool. When you're ready to frost, frost them cold, right from the refrigerator. Then just store it in the refrigerator. I think that would be your best bet.

          Christine

          Reply

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