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Red Velvet Cake

Delicious Red Velvet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in this delightful Red Velvet Cake that balances rich flavors and stunning presentation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16g

Notes

Feel free to substitute buttermilk with yogurt or regular milk for a lighter cake. Adding a dash of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor, while using chocolate or vanilla frosting offers a twist.

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