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Red Velvet Cake

A visually stunning dessert with a unique flavor profile, red velvet cake is perfect for any occasion and is topped with luxurious cream cheese frosting.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature Substitute with milk and vinegar if needed.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • to taste cream cheese frosting for topping

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and then generously grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, spreading it out gently.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to rest in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting.
  9. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Cover with plastic wrap for short-term storage. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.

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