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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

A soft, moist, and vibrant cake perfect for gatherings, made with simple ingredients that bring comfort and joy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (This gives your cake that fluffy texture without gluten.)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (Sweetness is key to a memorable cake.)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (This is what helps your cake rise wonderfully.)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (Just a hint to enhance that red velvet flavor.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (Balancing out the sweetness brings life to the cake.)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (This adds moisture and that lovely tang.)
  • 2 large eggs (They help bind everything together.)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (For a richer, softer crumb.)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (This reacts with the baking soda for a perfect rise.)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Bringing a warm aroma that everyone loves.)
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (This is what gives your cake that signature vibrant color.)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened (Perfect for that luscious frosting.)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (Use unsalted so you can control the flavors.)
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar (To sweeten your frosting to perfection.)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (For that delightful depth of flavor.)
  • a pinch salt (Just a touch enhances all the other flavors.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with your gluten-free flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and food coloring until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  2. Bake in your preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar until you reach your desired sweetness.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake layers.
Serving
  1. Serve the cake at family dinners, brunches, or movie nights, pairing it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Cake layers can be made ahead of time; keep them in the fridge. If the batter appears too thick, add a splash of milk.