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Elegant Red Velvet Cake

A stunning dessert that is both visually striking and delicious, featuring a rich, creamy frosting and a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 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
Frosting Ingredients
  • Cream cheese frosting for decoration Use your favorite recipe or store-bought frosting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove and let cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting
  1. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for best flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. Un-frosted layers can be frozen for up to three months.