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Red Velvet Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

A classic red velvet cake with a rich cream cheese frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

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

Frosting Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cakes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Red Velvet
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