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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a moist and luscious Red Velvet Cake, a classic dessert known for its vibrant red color and smooth cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans For baking the cake layers
  • 1 Electric mixer For mixing the batter and frosting

Ingredients
  

  • 2 and 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Red food coloring
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp White vinegar
  • 16 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 cups Confectioners' sugar Sifted
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

You can store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 36000IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, dessert, Red Velvet Cake
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