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Decadent Red Velvet Cake

Decadent Red Velvet Cake: A Sweet Celebration Delight

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This Decadent Red Velvet Cake is a rich and festive dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Avoid substituting with butter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 large Eggs Beat until pale
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Essential for classic look
  • 1 teaspoon White Distilled Vinegar Enhances color and tenderness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for quality extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Should be softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifting is recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Cooling Racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined to form a batter.
  5. Divide batter between prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes for about 10 minutes in the pans before inverting onto wire racks.
  7. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla to make frosting.
  8. Level the cakes and layer them with frosting, covering the top and sides.
  9. Chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill for clean slices.

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