A Magical Life Cake and Cupcakes (Gluten Free, Delicious and Easy!)
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups GF cake blend recipe below
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease pans (one 9×13 pan, two cake pans or about 24 cupcakes).
- Blend all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl on low until well mixed. Add the rest of the ingredients, blend well on low, then turn to medium and then high and beat 3 minutes.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s) and bake about 20 minutes for cupcakes, 30-40 minutes for larger pans (check every few minutes after 30 minutes) or until springy on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or slicing.
Notes
Variations:
Feel free to experiment with other flavorings and additions. These two are tested and favorites here so far:
Lemon: Omit the vanilla and add one teaspoon of lemon extract and the zest of one lemon. Frost with lemon frosting.
Elderberry: Stir in 1/4 cup of elderberry jam and blend well. Frost with cream cheese frosting blended with 2 tablespoons elderberry jam.