Red Velvet Cake (no eggs, butter, milk)

Red Velvet Cake is believed to have originated in the early 1900s and gained popularity during the Great Depression when bakers used beet juice to enhance the color of their cakes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Red Velvet Cake (no eggs, butter, milk)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Applesauce
• 2 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, applesauce, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and non-dairy milk to make the icing.
9. Once the cakes have cooled, spread the icing on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining icing.
10. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.