Basic Cake (Gluten-Free)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Coat two 8-inch round pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper or waxed paper.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer and large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until thoroughly blended.
4. 4
   Mix in eggs and grated lemon peel on low speed until blended.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, sift together flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. 6
   In another medium bowl, combine buttermilk and vanilla extract.
7. 7
   On low speed, beat dry ingredients into butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginnning and ending with dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Mix just until combined.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into prepared pans and smooth tops.
10. 10
    Bake 8-inch cakes for about 30-35 minutes or until tops are golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Let cakes cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove from pan, and cool on rack.