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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 offers rich, moist layers with a perfect balance of cocoa and a vibrant natural red color, topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. This classic, easy-to-bake cake is perfect for any occasion, blending timeless flavors with a tender, velvety texture that will quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and a smooth batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the sugar and vegetable oil until combined, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until everything is smooth.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender and light.
  5. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  6. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well to achieve a smooth frosting.
  7. Assemble and Frost: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of frosting on top, add the second layer, and finish frosting the entire cake evenly.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Using eggs and buttermilk at room temperature helps create a smooth batter and better rise.
  • Don’t Overmix: Stir just until ingredients are combined to keep the texture light and fluffy.
  • Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick in the center and bake a few minutes more if it comes out wet.
  • Use Quality Cocoa Powder: A good cocoa brings authentic flavor without bitterness.
  • Chill the Frosting: Refrigerate cream cheese frosting for at least 30 minutes before use to make spreading easier.
  • Layer Evenly: Level the cakes if needed for a professional look and stable layering.

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