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Delicious homemade red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet Cake

A vibrant and moist red velvet cake with a perfect balance of flavor, paired with creamy frosting, ideal for any special occasion.
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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: 430
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil or melted coconut oil for a hint of flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk or substitute with milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring or beet powder for a natural alternative
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar optional, for extra tang and moisture
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  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, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.
Baking
  1. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  2. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then flip them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Finish with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Assembling
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Cover the top with frosting, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g

Notes

Serve at birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or family dinners. Pairs well with coffee or milk. You can also add crushed nuts or chocolate shavings on top for decoration.

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