Are Gluten-Free Cakes Healthier?
It is a very fast and common mistake to equate "gluten-free" with "low-calorie" or "diet-friendly." In bakery settings, the opposite is often true.
When gluten (a structural protein in wheat) is removed from a recipe, bakers must compensate to maintain the cake's structure, chewiness, and moisture. They typically do this by adding alternative starches, more fat (butter or oil), and extra sugar.