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Benjamin

Red Velvet Cake is a delightful dessert for celebrations.

Moist, rich, and vibrant — this classic Red Velvet Cake with luscious cream cheese frosting is the ultimate show-stopping dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–32 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
  • Chill cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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