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Deliciously moist Red Velvet Cake with rich cream cheese frosting

Red Velvet Cake

A classic dessert with striking red color and velvety texture, paired with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans with butter and dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Drizzle the vinegar over the batter and fold gently to incorporate.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually blend in the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract and a pinch of fine salt until creamy.
  3. Frost the cooled cakes generously, stacking one on top of the other.
  4. For best results, refrigerate the frosted cake to set the frosting before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving ideas: Serve with fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, or garnish with edible flowers. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.