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red velvet cake

Classic Red Velvet Cake

This moist, fluffy, and iconic red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting is a showstopper for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread evenly over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36g

Notes

Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for neater layers.
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