Description
A moist and delicious gluten-free red velvet cake with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or a dairy-free substitute)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar in another bowl.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Prepare to divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and on top.
- Serve and enjoy your gluten-free red velvet cake!
Notes
Customize with fresh berries, ice cream, nuts, or chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg