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Gluten Free Yellow Cake with Fudge Frosting

What is better than a soft and fluffy Yellow Cake with rich Fudge Frosting? A soft and fluffy GLUTEN FREE Yellow Cake with rich Fudge Frosting!

Ingredients

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1 cup (226g) butter, softened ((a dairy-free butter alternative may be substituted))
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups (280g) Kim's gluten free all purpose flour blend
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup (240g) whole fat buttermilk, at room temperature
3¼ cups (400g) powdered sugar
⅔ cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ sticks (12 tbsp or 150g) butter, very soft
⅓ cup (80g) boiling hot coffee ((water may be substituted))
2 ounces (60g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans (or grease bottom and sides and line bottoms with parchment); set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour blend, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
4
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating just until each has disappeared into the batter. Mix in vanilla extract.
5
Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6
In a medium bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Sacrifice about ¼ of the egg whites and stir into the batter vigorously to lighten batter slightly. Fold remaining egg whites gently into the batter.
7
Divide batter between prepared pans and spread to edges. Bake for 30-32 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Cool in pans on cooling rack for 10-15 minutes. Remove from pans to cool completely.
9
Whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa in large bowl. Add butter, vanilla, and boiling hot coffee (or water) and beat until smooth. Pour in melted chocolate, continuing to mix until combined.
10
Place bowl of frosting in refrigerator for 30 minutes until spreadable. Spread in between and on top and sides of cake.