Red Velvet Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
