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Red Velvet Cake: Try This Irresistible Recipe Today!

Delicious Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk optional, for thinning

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the frosting.
  • You can also decorate the cake with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
  • If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt in the frosting.

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