Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This showstopper layer cake gets its signature crimson hue from a touch of cocoa and food coloring, with tangy buttermilk keeping the crumb soft and moist. Butter and sugar are creamed until fluffy, then eggs and vanilla fold in for a rich, tender base before the batter bakes into two tall, springy layers. Once cooled, the cake is stacked and swathed in a cream cheese frosting that's beaten until light and billowy, with just a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. A short chill firms everything up so each slice reveals clean, distinct layers against that gorgeous red backdrop. It's a stunning centerpiece dessert that fits neatly into a gluten free spread without losing any of its classic charm.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fine salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp white vinegar

For the frosting

16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch fine salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, then grease the parchment and dust lightly with flour, tapping out any excess.
2
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.

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