Use a few pantry ingredients, nothing fancy to make this easy Gluten-Free Homemade Cake Mix Recipe. This cake mix is better than a boxed mix and will make a full size cake.

I’ve been eating gluten-free for more than 14 years now and of course a homemade cake is a must-have. This easy gluten-free cake uses what’s in your pantry and bakes up perfectly. This is a great little gift idea too paired with some great baking utensils and maybe a cake pan.

What you’ll love about this Gluten-Free Cake Mix Recipe:

Making a Homemade Cake completely from scratch happens to be the easiest thing to do! I promise…you do not need a store-bought mix.

100% Gluten-Free
Cost less than store-bought mixes, plus uses what you have on hand.
Can be made ahead and stored to use later too.
Works for cakes, sheet cakes, and cupcakes.
Add different flavors to customize.

How do you make Gluten-Free Homemade Cake Mix?

Homemade Cake Mix only uses a few pantry style ingredients. The only swap you will really need is gluten-free all-purpose flour. I use Better Batter; however, any 1:1 Flour will do. The best flour to use is King Arthur Gluten-Free All-purpose Flour, Bob’s Red Mill, Cup 4 Cup, or Better Batter.

This simple swap is the main thing to make this gluten-free.

The rest of these ingredients will be right in your pantry:

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
Sugar
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt

That’s ALL you need for this mix, then pair it with a little note and pass it on as a gift or just get right to it and make a fabulous cake.

I have the full instructions below on how to make this as a full cake as well, which just uses a few ingredients from the fridge.

I’m not a fan of buying pre-made mixes at the store if I have all the ingredients already in the pantry, so that’s one reason why I really LOVE homemade mixes.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for the mix.
Store in a jar with a lid or airtight container.
Combine the cake mix with the wet ingredients until well combined.
Pour batter into a greased 9×13 pan or divide into cupcake liners.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If making cupcakes, bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Cool completely and frost as desired.

How long can you store Gluten-Free Homemade Cake Mix?

This cake can be stored for the same amount of time the ingredients in the cake mix can be stored…so A LONG TIME! We usually stick with keeping it stored no more than a month at a time.

It does need to be kept in an airtight container, so be sure that it’s sealed well before putting it in the pantry.

To keep it longer, store in a freezer safe storage container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Flavor Variations for Homemade Cake Mix:

Chocolate – Add cocoa powder to the dry mix..
Lemon – Add lemon zest and a splash of lemon juice.
Funfetti – Stir in gluten-free sprinkles before baking.

More Gluten-Free Mix Recipes:

Gluten-Free Homemade Pancake Mix

Gluten-Free Homemade Bisquick Mix

This Gluten-Free Homemade Cake Mix is always in our pantry ready to go when a sweet treat is needed. There is no scrambling for ingredients, because you will have everything you need right in your pantry!