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red velvet cake

Classic Red Velvet Cake

A moist, buttery red velvet cake with rich cream cheese frosting — a timeless dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Two 9-inch Cake Pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat together oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just blended.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  7. To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes, layering and decorating as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For a deeper flavor, use natural cocoa and quality vanilla extract. Chill before serving for cleaner slices.
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