Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Recipe information
Make Red Velvet Cake in just 1h 30m. Frosted with hand-whipped vanilla bean cream cheese and white chocolate curls.
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Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
Decoration
Red Velvet Cake
1. Preheat and Prepare Pans
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another large bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and fully combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
5. Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
7. Beat Cream Cheese and Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
8. Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high and beat until fluffy. Add the vanilla bean paste, heavy cream, and salt, and beat for another 1–2 minutes until light and spreadable.
Assembly and Decoration
9. Frost the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining frosting.
10. Add White Chocolate Curls
Sprinkle white chocolate curls generously over the top of the cake and press some gently onto the sides if desired.
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