There is no better way to get feedback on dessert than a dessert tasting party. Since I was a pastry chef even before I dove into my career as a creator of gluten free flour, I used to host many gluten free tasting parties for both gluten free and non-gluten guests. The focus of my first tasting party was cupcakes. I baked 10 different flavors of cupcakes with Blends by Orly Paris Blend, the Blend I created to prepare cakes and cupcakes. Cupcake flavors ranged from chocolate peanut butter and smores to simply delicious vanilla. The results from my anonymous feedback survey placed the red velvet cupcakes as the most popular flavor. Red velvet cake touts a good balance of flavors because it has a light chocolaty flavor without the ultra-rich character of dark chocolate. A great cream cheese frosting pulls it all together and makes for a beautiful and delicious Shavuot dessert!
Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups 125 grams Blends by Orly Paris Flour Blend
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons 10 grams regular or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup 57 grams unsalted butter
- 3/4 cups 150 grams granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup 120 ml whole milk
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces 227 grams cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 60 grams powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup 160 ml cold cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 12 baking cups.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter until soft. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until incorporated. In a separate cup, whisk the milk with the red food coloring. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture. In a separate cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, using the whisk attachment beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and sugar and beat until smooth. Gradually add the cream and whip until the frosting is thick and smooth enough to pipe or spread.
- Add more sugar or cream as needed to get the right consistency. Using a piping bag and star tip, pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake, or spread using a knife or spatula.
- For more gluten free recipes, videos, and baking tips visit: www.blendsbyorly.com
being in Canada where can l find Blends by Orly Paris Flour Blend or a substitute please..thanks a lot