This Gluten Free Vanilla Cake has fluffy vanilla cake surrounded by creamy vanilla buttercream. Best part is, it's gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily vegan!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 8 inch cake pans with vegetable oil, line with parchment paper and then lightly grease again with vegetable oil.
In a large bowl whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Make 3 wells in the dry ingredients.
In the first well, pour the vegetable oil.
In the second well, pour the white vinegar.
In the third well, pour the vanilla.
Pour the cold water over everything and whisk together until just combined. If it starts getting thick, use a spatula instead of a whisk.
Divide the batter evenly between the two 8 inch pans and smooth the tops with a butter knife.
Bake in the center rack of the oven for 50 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in pans. Once cool, remove from pans and transfer to a cooling rack.
Make the frosting: In a large bowl of an electric mixer or using a hand held mixer, beat the butter until it is smooth and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
Add in the confectioners’ sugar and water and beat until combined and smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla.
Divide frosting into 6 equal servings.
Assemble the cake: Place one layer of cake on the cake stand. Take ⅙ of the frosting and frost the top. Place another layer of cake on top and repeat. Do this process 3 times.
Frost a thin layer of frosting on the top of the cake and sides of the cake. Use a cake scraper or an icing spatula to scrape excess frosting off the sides of the cake. Pop in the fridge uncovered for 15 min to harden.
Take the cake out of the fridge. Frost the top and the sides with thicker layers.
If desired, use the back of your icing spatula or the back of a spoon to make designs.
Place sprinkles on top of the cake if desired.
Store cake in the fridge under a dome or wrapped in foil until ready to serve. When ready to serve, let the cake sit out for about 15-20 min prior to cutting. Wrap any extra slices in foil and store in the fridge. Enjoy!