Gluten-Free Red Velvet Layer Cake

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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Layer Cake Recipe

This decadent gluten-free red velvet layer cake is a delicious treat for any occasion. Made with a light and fluffy cake and a creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s sure to be a show-stopper at any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can recreate this classic dessert at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• For the frosting:
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the melted coconut oil and sugars until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then beat in the vanilla and food coloring.
6. Add in the yogurt and buttermilk and beat until well combined.
7. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the two greased cake pans.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
12. Slowly add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
13. Spread the frosting between the two cooled cakes and serve.