Gluten Free Red Velvet Marble Cake Recipe
This Gluten Free Red Velvet Marble Cake Recipe is soft, moist, and delicious. Learn how to make this fun, visually stunning dessert with easy ingredients and simple steps. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or cozy afternoons.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 9-inch round cake pans (2)
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick for testing doneness
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or any plant milk
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp red food coloring, natural or artificial
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, optional, for chocolate swirl
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes to make vegan buttermilk, then whisk in oil, vanilla, eggs, and red food coloring until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps for smooth batter.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients. Stir gently with spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cake light and fluffy.
Prepare Chocolate Swirl
- If using chocolate chips, melt them and add a few spoonfuls to half of the batter. Mix gently to create a chocolate swirl.
Create Marble Effect
- Alternately spoon red velvet and chocolate batters into cake pans. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl for a marbled pattern. Do not over-swirl.
Bake Cakes
- Bake cakes in preheated oven for 35–40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.
Cool Cakes
- Transfer cakes to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure smooth frosting.
Prepare Frosting
- Beat vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add plant milk and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
Frost and Assemble
- Frost one cake layer, place second on top, and finish with frosting. Decorate with sprinkles, cocoa powder, or chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Use a good-quality gluten-free flour blend for best results
- Do not overmix to keep cake light
- Natural food coloring is a healthier alternative
- Chocolate swirl is optional but adds flavor and beauty
- Frost after cakes are completely cool for smooth finish