Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Using Beets : Gluten-Free Goodies & More

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has less fat, while ricotta is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until combined.

Add 2 eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

Pour in milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together Uncle Bob's all-purpose gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until smooth and rosy pink in color.

Use an ice cream scoop to fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full with the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, checking for doneness by tapping the tops; they should bounce back.

To make the cream cheese frosting, mix equal parts of butter and cream cheese with powdered sugar to taste and add a little vanilla extract.

Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

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