Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake

Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake Recipe

At the risk of being kicked out of the sisterhood – I am going to admit that sometimes I fantasize about being a 1950’s housewife while making this Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake Recipe. Or at least a romanticized, Mad Men version of a 50’s housewife.

I like the idea of actually dressing each day (i.e. not just slipping on some yoga pants), real cocktails like martinis and manhattans (not silly drinks like Appletinis), and the idea of women getting together in the middle of the day to eat cake and chat.

I don’t think I really have it in me to be a 50’s housewife. I much prefer driving my sports car to a station wagon, the mere idea of struggling into a girdle and hose is suffocating to me, and only three television stations – come on!

I am grateful to those women of the 50’s – our mothers or grandmothers who dedicated their lives to caring for their families, who took homemaking seriously, like the job it is. I just like self-cleaning ovens, frost-free freezers, and Starbucks too much to go actually be one of them – except on days when I am feeling sort of nostalgic.

When I get that feeling I bake a bundt cake. And this boozy bundt cake is a nod to the seems-like-but-probably-not good old days. It is based on a Manhattan – filled with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and maraschino cherries.

I’m sure Betty Draper never made a Manhattan Bundt Cake (especially not gluten free!) but I am also pretty sure she drank her fair share of Manhattans.

Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake

 

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Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake Recipe

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 5 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 super cool modern adults
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • Gluten free non-stick cooking spray
  • cups all-purpose gluten free flour plus more for preparing the pan
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
  • 4 dashes bitters
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks - at room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries without stems, drained well and chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest from 1 large orange
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch bundt cake pan with cooking spray, sprinkle in some flour, tilt the pan around to coat with flour and tap out the excess.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate container, combine the bourbon, vermouth, and bitters.
  • In an electric mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes on high speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Turn the mixer to low, add half the flour mixture, then the bourbon mixture, then the rest of the flour. Mix just until combined. Add the maraschino cherries and stir them in with a spatula, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 – 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Place cooled cake on a cake platter.
  • Combine the powdered sugar with the orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Stir until smooth and pourable. If too thick, add a little more orange juice. Drizzle the glaze all over the cake and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Manhattan Bundt Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 166mg7%
Potassium 108mg3%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Vitamin C 13.2mg16%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tags: Bundt Cake Cherries Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Recipes Orange Sweet
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  1. Julie J
    August 26, 2015

    What do you use for your Gluten free flour? Do you make your own, recipe? Or do you buy a certain brand? Just starting out GF

    1. Gluten Free & More
      August 27, 2015

      Hi Julie, Yes I did in fact make my own flour and now I actually sell it on my blog. Here’s the link if you’re interested. All Purpose Flour
      xo, Carol

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  3. Soraya
    April 12, 2017

    Hi, I like and want to make your bundt cake Manhattan recipe. However, i am making for someone who does not like any alcohol. Can I leave those two ingredients out? I notices that between the two its almost a cup of liquids. Can I add apple butter instead? Please advice. thanks much

    1. Gluten Free & More
      May 15, 2017

      You can just omit the vermouth and use butter milk or orange juice instead of the bourbon.

  4. Megan
    July 11, 2017

    Hi Carol,
    Would you please tell me how omitting the bitters will impact the final flavor profile? And… what about using one jar of cherries instead of two?
    Thank you,
    Megan

    1. Gluten Free & More
      August 25, 2017

      Hi Megan,
      The recipe will still taste good without the bitter, just a touch sweeter. And yes, 1 jar of cherries should work just fine!
      xo,
      Carol

  5. Yvonne Benzinger
    November 21, 2017

    To make the Manhattan Bundt Cake dairy free as well, would I have to omit the eggs? Is there anything to replace them with?

    1. Gluten Free & More
      November 22, 2017

      Hi Yvonne,

      No, you do not have to omit the eggs, as eggs are not considered dairy. The only thing you’d have to replace to make this recipe dairy free is the butter with a dairy-free butter substitute. Hope you enjoy the cake!

      xo,
      Carol

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