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Gluten-Free Funfetti Birthday Cake Recipe

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A delightful Gluten-Free Funfetti Birthday Cake featuring a moist, tender crumb loaded with colorful sprinkles. Perfectly balanced with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, this festive cake is ideal for celebrations and those following a gluten-free diet.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 3 cups gluten-free flour (360g, King Arthur Measure for Measure)
  • 2 cups sugar (400g)
  • 2 sticks butter (1 cup, 227g), softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sprinkles (gluten-free)

Buttercream Icing

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4.5 to 5 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp clear vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottoms of 2 eight-inch or 3 six-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Sift the Dry Mix: In a separate bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour and gluten-free baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream softened butter and sugar together for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. This step ensures a tender texture. Add eggs and egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the Liquids: In another bowl, combine whole milk, buttermilk, and sour cream.
  5. Prepare the Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the sprinkles gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Add Batter to Pans: Evenly divide the batter among prepared cake pans. Smooth tops with a spatula for an even surface. Fill 8 or 9-inch pans two-thirds to three-quarters full; fill 6-inch pans about halfway.
  7. Bake: Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Optional Freezing: For easier decorating and enhanced flavor, wrap cooled cakes in plastic wrap and freeze for 6-24 hours. Before serving, thaw at room temperature for 2-4 hours, avoiding refrigeration to prevent dryness.
  10. Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, layer the cakes with your favorite frosting between each layer. Frost the top and sides as desired.
  11. Add Sprinkles: Place cake on a baking sheet or plate to catch excess sprinkles. With clean hands, gently press sprinkles onto the sides of the cake, rotating for even coverage.
  12. Buttercream Icing Preparation: In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and continue beating. Gradually add confectioners sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing on low to prevent dust. Scrape bowl sides as needed. Slowly add heavy cream and adjust for the desired consistency: add more cream if too thick or more sugar if too thin. Optionally, add a tiny drop of purple food coloring to create a bright white icing.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results when creaming and mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use gluten-free labeled sprinkles to maintain the gluten-free status.
  • Freezing the cake layers before frosting helps achieve cleaner, easier decorating.
  • If doubling recipe quantities, consider baking in additional pans or batches.
  • For a brighter white frosting, a pinch of purple food coloring neutralizes yellow tones in buttercream.
  • Store cake at room temperature if serving within 1-2 days; otherwise refrigerate covered and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

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