Red Velvet Cake
Indulge in the luxurious texture and vibrant color of red velvet cake, a classic dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with smooth cream cheese frosting.
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Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and vinegar, then quickly fold into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 1g