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Description
This recipe provides instructions for a classic red velvet cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. It yields a moist, flavorful cake with its characteristic red hue.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and spread smoothly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Assembly: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving platter.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the cake batter to keep the cake tender.
- Sift the powdered sugar for the frosting to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg