Classic Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake
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INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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Red Velvet Cake
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2 cups (210 g) all purpose gluten free flour (I used Better Batter)
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1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (54 g) cornstarch (try using another starch if you can’t have corn)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (30 g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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11 tablespoons (154 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature (for dairy-free, try an equal amount by weight of melted and cooled vegetable shortening)
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1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
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3 eggs (180 g, out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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1 cup (8 fluid ounces) milk, at room temperature (any kind, but not nonfat)
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Red soft gel paste food coloring (optional)
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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5 cups (575 g) confectioners’ sugar
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