Name: Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans; 2 cups King Arthur Flour gluten free multi-purpose flour, plus more for pans; ½ cup coconut flour; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1½ cups sugar; 5 large eggs, room temperature; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 4½ cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons whole milk; Coconut flour and xanthan gum are available at natural food stores and some supermarkets, or online.

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Alex Lau

This versatile cake, with a distinct vanilla flavor, is a crowd-pleaser and sure to become a go-to for any festive occasion.

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