Name: Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour – or use cake flour (2 ¾ cups); 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder – Dutch-processed recommended; 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar; 1 cup Vegetable oil – or melted butter/applesauce substitute; 2 Large eggs – room temperature; 1 cup Buttermilk – or milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Red food coloring – adjust to preferred intensity; 1 teaspoon White vinegar – reacts with baking soda for velvet texture; 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract – or almond extract (use 1 tsp); 1 teaspoon Baking soda; ½ teaspoon Salt; For the Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 oz Cream cheese – full-fat, softened; ½ cup Butter – unsalted, softened; 3-4 cups Powdered sugar – adjust to taste and thickness; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract – or almond extract (½ tsp); 1 pinch Salt – enhances flavor

Description

A rich and moist Red Velvet Cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration!

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour – or use cake flour (2 ¾ cups)
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder – Dutch-processed recommended
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
1 cup Vegetable oil – or melted butter/applesauce substitute
2 Large eggs – room temperature
1 cup Buttermilk – or milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Red food coloring – adjust to preferred intensity
1 teaspoon White vinegar – reacts with baking soda for velvet texture
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract – or almond extract (use 1 tsp)
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz Cream cheese – full-fat, softened
½ cup Butter – unsalted, softened
3–4 cups Powdered sugar – adjust to taste and thickness
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract – or almond extract (½ tsp)
1 pinch Salt – enhances flavor

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch pans and line with parchment. Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Beat oil and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Mix red food coloring into the buttermilk. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the batter.
Stir vinegar and baking soda together. Fold into batter immediately.
Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt.
Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting. Add second layer and frost top and sides.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Adjust the amount of red food coloring based on your preferred shade of red.
For a lower fat option, consider replacing oil with applesauce.
Store cake in the refrigerator if not consumed within a day.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg