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Red Velvet Cake

A moist classic red velvet cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting for the perfect celebration dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients separately, then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes.
  5. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  6. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and frost the cake.

Notes

For the deepest flavor, refrigerate the frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing.