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red velvet cake

Red Velvet Cake

A delicious and moist red velvet cake, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for any special occasion or just a sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends!
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