dessert·American

Red Velvet Cake

A moist, vibrant red cake with cocoa notes and a tangy cream cheese frosting.

dessertbakingcakeclassic
Prep30m
Cook35m
Total1h 5m
Serves12
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

12 servings
  • 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 cup powdered sugar

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9" round pans.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Mix cocoa with food coloring and add to batter.

  3. 3

    Alternately add buttermilk and flour. Stir baking soda into vinegar; fold into batter.

  4. 4

    Divide between pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.

  5. 5

    Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy.

  6. 6

    Frost between layers and all over the outside. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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