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Recipe of Red Velvet Cake

Recipe of Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake is an iconic American dessert known for its rich, moist, and velvety texture, along with its striking red color. This classic recipe combines the flavors of buttermilk, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's a favorite for special occasions or as a delightful treat anytime. Follow these steps to create your own Red Velvet Cake and indulge in a slice of American culinary history.
12 Servings
45 min Preparation
Intermediate
Cakes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions:

    Step 1
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Step 2
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • Step 3
  • In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  • Step 4
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Step 5
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Step 6
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 7
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step 8
  • For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined.
  • Step 9
  • Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  • Step 10
  • Decorate as desired, and slice to enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cake.

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