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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This Red Velvet Cake Recipe delivers soft, moist layers with a light chocolate flavor and classic tang. Paired with smooth cream cheese frosting, it creates a bakery-style cake that’s perfect for celebrations and special moments.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butte
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp natural cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Grease, line, and lightly dust cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Stir buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring together.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the batter, mixing gently.
  7. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) until centers spring back.
  8. Cool cake layers completely before frosting.
  9. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Assemble, frost, and decorate the cake as desired.