Basic plain cake (gluten free, elimination diet friendly)
This is my basic cake recipe, which I frequently vary to make different flavours or textures. This version is the one I make most often, which is gluten-free, dairy-free and suitable for the strict RPAH elimination diet. It makes a large quantity, so can easily be halved. Of course you can feel free to substitute the rice milk with cows milk or any non-dairy milk you wish, and it should still turn out well. Substituting water gives a different taste and texture, but was ok last time I tried it. 6 eggs 1 cup sugar pinch salt few drops vanilla essence (optional and permitted but not recommended during the strict elimination diet) 200g nuttelex dairy-free margarine or 3/4 cup oil of your choice (or softened butter if dairy is tolerated) 2 1/2 cups fine rice flour mixed with 2 1/2 tsp gf baking powder and 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 3 tsp psyllium husks 1 1/2 cups rice milk Place eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla (if using) and margarine into bowl. Add flour mix, psyllium husks and 1 cup ...
