Indulge in the perfect gluten-free birthday cake with this recipe from Lexi's Clean Kitchen. Moist layers of almond and coconut flour cake are sandwiched with a creamy dairy-free frosting, making it a delightful treat for any celebration.
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour. 1/2 cup coconut flour. 1/2 cup tapioca flour. 2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup coconut sugar. 1/2 cup melted coconut oil. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 4 large eggs. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. For frosting: 2 cups dairy-free butter, softened. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with almond milk, until batter is smooth. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. To make the frosting, beat dairy-free butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Decorate cake as desired and serve.