Gluten-Free Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake

Celebrate every special occasion with this Gluten-Free Classic Vanilla Birthday Cake, a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as light, fluffy, and moist as its traditional counterpart. Made with a carefully balanced gluten-free flour blend and a touch of xanthan gum, this cake delivers the perfect texture while remaining entirely gluten-free. The rich vanilla flavor comes through in every bite, thanks to pure vanilla extract, and the creamy, homemade whipped frosting adds an irresistible finishing touch. Ideal for birthdays and celebrations, this easy-to-make cake bakes in just 30 minutes and serves 12, making it perfect for sharing. Top it with sprinkles or festive decorations to make it the star of your party table while catering to gluten-free needs without compromising on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 whole Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting, beat the heavy cream in a chilled medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.

Step 10

Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of frosting over the top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 12

Optionally, decorate the cake with sprinkles or birthday decorations before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1851.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6202.1

Total Fat 255.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1398.3mg	0%
Sodium 3393.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 947.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 664.2g
Protein 39.5g	0%

Vitamin D 286.9IU	0%
Calcium 463.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 686.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 60.7%