Red Recipe
Make Red Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Coloring
Frosting
Method
Baking the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and dusting with flour.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Food Coloring
Stir in the red food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade of red.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Flavor
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
