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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

This Red Velvet Cake is a dream come true! It’s soft, fluffy, and perfectly rich, made with gluten-free flour, natural beet powder for vibrant color, and sweetened with monk fruit for a guilt-free treat. Topped with creamy, dairy-free frosting, it’s the ultimate Valentine’s dessert—romantic, delicious, and completely allergy-friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp beetroot powder for natural color
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 flax eggs 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup dairy-free cream cheese store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup coconut oil softened
  • ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a heart-shaped cake pan (or two round pans if you plan to layer).
  2. Prepare Flax Eggs: Mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and beet powder.
  4. Create the Batter: In another bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Add melted coconut oil, monk fruit sweetener, flax eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Frost: Let the cake cool completely before applying the cream cheese frosting. For extra flair, add chocolate drizzles or turn them into Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites!