Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.
Ingredients
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4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1-1/2 cups 2% milk
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1/2 cup canola oil
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2 teaspoons white vinegar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 to 2 teaspoons red food coloring
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2-3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
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2 tablespoons baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 8-in. round baking pans. Line with parchment and grease parchment. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla and food coloring. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder salt and baking soda. Gradually stir into egg mixture.
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2.
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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3.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until combined. Beat in extract and salt. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and side of cake. If desired, garnish with cake crumbs.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 455 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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