Description
This Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, vibrant, and irresistibly creamy — the perfect dessert to wow your guests or treat yourself.
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp fine salt
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1 tsp cocoa powder
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1 ½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil
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1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tbsp red food coloring
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tsp white vinegar
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
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Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Whisk vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a separate bowl.
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Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
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Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting, top with second layer, frost evenly, and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins