Vickys Old-Fashioned Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

Red velvet cake is believed to have originated in the United States during the Victorian era. The red color is traditionally achieved using beetroot juice, but nowadays, food coloring is commonly used.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Vickys Old-Fashioned Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 cup Non-dairy milk (e.g., almond milk)
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 cup Cream cheese (vegan)
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the non-dairy milk. Mix until well combined.
5. Stir in the white vinegar.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
11. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Enjoy your delicious dairy, egg, and soy-free red velvet cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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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.