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Red Velvet Cupcakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

red velvet cupcakes
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 12
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    For the cupcakes:
  • 100 g dairy free spread
  • 160 g caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp red food gel
  • 15 g dairy free cocoa powder
  • 125 ml dairy free milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 250 g gluten free self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • For the frosting:
  • 125 g dairy free butter
  • 250 g icing sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 oC
  2. Beat together the dairy free spread and caster sugar
  3. Stir in the egg and then beat until well combined
  4. Add in the food colouring gel and cocoa powder
  5. Combine the lemon juice and milk and pour into the cake mix
  6. Add in the flour, xanthan gum, vanilla, baking powder and vinegar
  7. Beat until light and fluffy, adjust the colouring if you aren't happy with the red shade
  8. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases
  9. Split the cake mix between the 12 muffin cases
  10. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes
  11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before topping
  12. To make the frosting beat the butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy
  13. Place in a piping bag and generously pipe onto your cupcakes