🍋 Gluten-Free 3-Ingredient Lemon Cake
A light, soft, and tangy cake made with only three simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick dessert when you want something sweet without a long ingredient list.
🧾 Ingredients
-
3 large eggs
-
1 cup lemon curd
-
1 cup gluten-free self-rising flour
👩🍳 Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line an 8-inch cake pan.
-
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until they become slightly frothy and pale.
-
Add the lemon curd and mix until smooth and well combined.
-
Gently fold in the gluten-free self-rising flour until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
-
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
-
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
-
Slice, serve, and enjoy! 🍰
✨ Optional Toppings
-
Powdered sugar
-
Lemon glaze
-
Whipped cream
-
Fresh berries
❓ Q&A – Gluten-Free 3-Ingredient Lemon Cake
1. Is this cake truly gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free self-rising flour.
2. Can I make gluten-free self-rising flour at home?
Yes. Mix:
-
1 cup gluten-free flour
-
1½ teaspoons baking powder
-
¼ teaspoon salt
3. Can I use regular flour instead?
Yes, if you don’t need the cake to be gluten-free, you can use regular self-rising flour.
4. What does lemon curd do in the cake?
Lemon curd adds sweetness, moisture, and lemon flavor, and helps give the cake a soft texture.
5. Can I add lemon zest for stronger flavor?
Yes! Adding 1–2 teaspoons of lemon zest will make the flavor brighter and more aromatic.
