Happy 1st Birthday!

Today marks the first birthday of my blog.  I can’t believe it’s been a whole year.  I’m still not quite sure what I am doing, but I’m having fun so I guess that’s all that matters :P  I figured why not celebrate with a fantastic cake recipe.  This recipe has a few more steps to it than most, but the end result is a light and airy yellow cake.  Most gluten free cakes with nut flour can feel heavy and dense, so I was very surprised with just how delicate this cake turned out.  It reminds me a little bit more of the yellow birthday cakes I grew up eating in my childhood.  Top it was some homemade chocolate buttercream and you’re set!

I also wanted to take the time to say thanks for those who follow my blog and I really appreciate the feedback and comments.  I hope everyone has a blessed day!

Fluffy Yellow Cake

• 6 eggs, separated and at room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup almond flour, packed
• 1/3 cup coconut flour, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat your oven to 325.
2. Beat your eggwhites to stiff peak and set aside.
3. Cream together your butter and honey, until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes using the paddle attachment). 
4. Add your room temperature egg yolks to the butter mixture, one at a time.  Scraping down the sides often with a spatula.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all of your dry ingredients. 
6. Add your dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture.  Beat for 1 minute. 
7. Stir in vanilla.
8. Fold in your eggwhites, in thirds to slowly lighten the mixture.  Do NOT beat it in, gently fold in your eggwhites with a spatula.
9. Scoop into lined cupcake tins and bake for 20-22 minutes, until they test clean with a toothpick.
10. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

*recipe yields 14-15 cupcakes, 2 8inch round pans, or 9×13 baking dish.

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