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The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe

The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe
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The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Recipe delivers rich, moist red velvet layers paired with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly tender and vibrantly colored, this cake is easy to make and ideal for any celebration or sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • Pinch of salt

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to distribute evenly and keep the texture light.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Incorporate Buttermilk and Vinegar: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture, starting and ending with flour, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vinegar and baking soda last to cause a bubbly reaction that helps the cake rise.
  5. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the surface. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cakes bake and cool, beat softened cream cheese with butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, layer one cake round on a serving plate, spread with frosting, then top with the second round and cover with the remaining frosting. Smooth or pipe decorative designs as desired.

Notes

  • Use eggs, butter, and cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth batter and frosting.
  • Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake texture.
  • Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off rather than scooping to prevent excess flour.
  • Use buttermilk for authentic tang and moist crumb. Substitute with milk and vinegar if needed.
  • Refrigerate cream cheese frosting for 30 minutes before spreading for easier handling.

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Keywords: red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, rich moist cake, celebration dessert, classic red velvet

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