Gluten-free Lemon Layer Cake

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (32)

  • For Cake Layers:
  • 2 1/2 cups Brown-Rice Flour Mix (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing pans
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
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  • For Lemon Curd:
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon guar gum
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
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  • For Lemon Frosting:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
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  • Brown Rice Flour Mix:
  • 2 cups brown-rice flour (extra finely ground)
  • 2⁄3 cup potato starch
  • 1⁄3 cup tapioca flour

Directions

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