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Vanilla Almond Flour Yellow Cake Recipe

Shaziya
This Vanilla Almond Flour Yellow Cake is a dreamy, gluten-free delight that’s as tender as it is flavorful. In just 35 minutes of baking, you’ll have a dessert that feels like a warm hug.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 whole egg at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (8 fl oz/240 ml)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Almond Flour Baking Mix (12 oz/340 g)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (16 oz/450 g)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter cold and diced (6 oz/170 g)
  • 1 recipe Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
  • Sprinkles for decorating

Instructions
 

  • Bake the cake layers: Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large jug whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a medium bowl and a handheld electric mixer), combine the Almond Flour Baking Mix, sugar, baking powder and salt together at low speed for 1 minute.
  • Add the cold butter and continue to mix on low until the mixture is a fine crumbly texture.
  • Turn the mixer up to medium speed and add the liquid mixture in 2 increments, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom before and after each batch, until fully blended.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached, about 25-35 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 20 minutes before removing them from the tins and transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Assemble the Cake: If the cake layers are domed, use a serrated knife to cut flat, even tops.
  • Place the bottom cake layer on a serving plate or cake turntable.
  • Spread about ½ cup of buttercream frosting on top with a small offset spatula. Gently place the 2nd cake layer face down on top. Place another ½ cup of frosting on top of this layer and spread out.
  • Gently add the 3rd cake layer. Add on a generous scoop of frosting and spread evenly over the top and sides until you have a very thin layer of frosting over the entire cake. This is called the “crumb coat”. Chill until the frosting is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and apply a thick, final layer of frosting over the crumb coat. Decorate all over with sprinkles. Just keep on applying them until they stick all over.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer storage, refrigerate, well covered, for up to 3 days. Before serving let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes and then enjoy!
Keyword almond flour, gluten-free cake, healthy dessert, vanilla cake, yellow cake
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