Gluten-Free Birthday Cake

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

  with xanthan gum included
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter

  softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups buttercream frosting

  for decorating
• 1/4 cup sprinkles

  gluten-free, for garnish

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
• 2 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking
  soda, and salt.
• 3 In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• 4 Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla
  extract.
• 5 Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, mixing until just
  combined.
• 6 Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
• 7 Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
  clean.
• 8 Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
  to cool completely.
• 9 Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream frosting, smoothing the top and sides.
• 10 Decorate with gluten-free sprinkles or additional piping for a festive touch.
• 11 Chill the cake for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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