Sesame Free Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

4.6

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
½ tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt until evenly combined.

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