Happy Inauguration Day! We're celebrating with a little bit of leftover cake that I baked while crossing another 30 before 30 item off my list - bake a gluten free layer cake.
While I'm well versed in the art of gluten free baking, I had yet to conquer a layer cake. This post on Oh Happy Day convinced me to try it. And you know what? It turned out pretty well, and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
I used this recipe by Barefoot Contessa and tried out my favorite new (to me) product: Cup4Cup gluten free flour. It resulted in a rich, perfectly moist and springy cake that was safe for me to eat while my fellow gluten eaters licked their plates clean. I would highly recommend it, needless to say.
Pro tip: lay four strips of wax or parchment paper underneath the first layer of your cake. This allows you to frost the cake directly on your cake stand while keeping the edges clean, without having to transfer your cake over to the cake stand once it's done. When you're finished frosting, just pull out the strips and you're ready to go.
My layers ended up slightly messier than I hoped, but...it's the deliciousness that counts, right?
#15 - Bake a (gluten free) layer cake. Check!
Ina Garten's layer cake is the only one I will ever make. EVER. good choice :) and it looks beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteI read your cake updates all weekend and am so jealous - this turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Good for you, lady!
ReplyDeleteChristine In Color
Oh my goodness! I have a 30 before 30 list too! http://www.goodthingblog.com/30-things-before-30/ I am crossing a biggie off this week: having my wisdom teeth removed. Not as much fun as cake. :-/
ReplyDeleteI am such a failure when it comes to layer cakes...yours came out so professional looking! I've never heard of that parchment paper trick. I'm going to have to try that!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try the substitute gluten free flour some time. Usually I just use almond flour or some other flour made of nuts. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteCourtesy of my grandmother!
ReplyDeleteThe Cup4Cup one is REALLY good. I've tried a cake just subbing out another, but the texture on this was incredible.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely follow Jordan's tips, that's the only reason mine looks this way!
ReplyDeleteI love so many things on your list! The wisdom teeth one is not so much fun. Hope you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteIt was delicious. Definitely give this recipe a try, but know that it is dangerous to keep around for too long.
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother actually gave me that tip! It's so simple but works perfect!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I love crossing things off lists...especially a 30 before 30 one! Looks delish!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And gluten free to boot. I'll have to try sometime.
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