gluten-free vanilla cake

This delicious gluten-free vanilla cake recipe is perfectly moist, fluffy, and light. Topped with a simple vanilla buttercream, this cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a baking pro or a novice, this recipe is easy and perfect for your next occasion!

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Whisk gluten-free flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

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Add the granulated sugar and vegetable oil to a large bowl.

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Mix for a few minutes, until combined.

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Add the eggs, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth.

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Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.

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Combine the milk and sour cream in a small bowl or measuring glass.

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Whisk until combined.

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Add 1/2 of the sour cream mixture to the batter. Mix to combine.

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Continue adding 1/3 of the dry ingredients, the last 1/2 of the sour cream, and then the last 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mixing in between each addition.

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Mix until no more streaks of flour remain.

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Divide the cake batter evenly between two 8-inch round baking pans that have been lined with parchment paper, greased, and dusted with gluten-free flour.

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Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.

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Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

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Once cool, frost the cakes as desired starting with spreading frosting in between the two cakes.

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Finish by piping frosting along the top and edges of the cake and decorate with sprinkles.

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Slice and serve!

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gluten-free vanilla cake

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This delicious gluten-free vanilla cake recipe is perfectly moist, fluffy, and light. Topped with a simple vanilla buttercream, this cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a baking pro or a novice, this recipe is easy and perfect for your next occasion!

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Let's make gluten-free vanilla cake together! Gather your ingredients.

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Whisk gluten-free flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

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Add the granulated sugar and vegetable oil to a large bowl.

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Mix for a few minutes, until combined.

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Add the eggs, vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth.

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Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.

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Combine the milk and sour cream in a small bowl or measuring glass.

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Whisk until combined.

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Add 1/2 of the sour cream mixture to the batter. Mix to combine.

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Continue adding 1/3 of the dry ingredients, the last 1/2 of the sour cream, and then the last 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mixing in between each addition.

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Mix until no more streaks of flour remain.

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Divide the cake batter evenly between two 8-inch round baking pans that have been lined with parchment paper, greased, and dusted with gluten-free flour.

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Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.

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Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

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Once cool, frost the cakes as desired starting with spreading frosting in between the two cakes.

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Finish by piping frosting along the top and edges of the cake and decorate with sprinkles.

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Slice and serve!

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Grab the full recipe at the link below!

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