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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A classic dessert that combines a deep red cake with smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Carefully divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting reaches a thick, fluffy consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of the first layer and add the second layer on top before frosting the entire cake.
  11. Decorate the cake with crushed cake crumbs or edible decorations as desired.

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing the batter.

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