Best Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake: 7 Secrets to Perfection
This is the best gluten-free vanilla cake recipe! It's moist, fluffy, and bursting with vanilla flavor. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Use a blend that contains xanthan gum
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.75 cup Milk
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. You can also add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the batter for extra moisture.