Red Velvet Cake (AR)

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Can be made a day ahead. Store frosted cake in refrigerator. Unfrosted cake layers can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and stored in refrigerator for 1 day. Unfrosted cake layers can be covered with plastic wrap and then with foil, and stored in freezer for up to three weeks. Best when eaten within three days of baking.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour mix
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup lowfat buttermilk OR (1 cup water + 1/4 cup powdered BM powder)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1) Preheat oven to 350 °F. Position rack in center of oven. Line two round 9-inch layer cake pans with parchment paper or waxed paper and spray with cooking spray.

2) Beat sugar and eggs in large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed for one minute. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, salt, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, red food color, and vinegar; beat at medium-low speed for one minute.

3) Pour batter into prepared pans. Place in center of oven and bake about 35 minutes (18-20 minutes for cupcakes) or until center springs back to touch and cake has pulled away from sides of the pan.

4) Cool cake layers in the pans on a rack for 5 minutes. Use a small knife to cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Invert cake layers onto a rack, peel off parchment paper, and cool completely.

5) Place one cake layer on a platter. Spread 1 cup of frosting over top and sides. Place second layer on top. Spread remaining frosting over entire cake. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.


CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Makes 2 cups

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted if lumpy
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1) Beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy.

2) Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat at low speed until well-blended. Add remaining sugar and beat at high speed until light and creamy.

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