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Red Velvet Cake

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time55 mins

Two tender red buttermilk layers with a hint of cocoa, filled and frosted with cream cheese frosting. Serves 12.

Sliced red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and red crumb topping

Cake

 2 ½ all-purpose flour (315g)
 1 ½ granulated sugar (300g)
 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp salt
 1 cup vegetable oil (240ml)
 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature (240ml)
 2 large eggs, room temperature
 2 tsp vanilla extract
 1 tsp white vinegar
 1 tbsp red gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

 12 oz cream cheese, softened (340g)
 ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
 3 powdered sugar (360g)
 1 tsp vanilla extract
1

Prepare the pans. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line them with parchment.

2

Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

3

Mix the wet ingredients. Whisk the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring in a second bowl.

4

Combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

5

Bake. Divide between the pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.

6

Make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

7

Assemble. Level the layers, fill and frost the cake, and sprinkle the trimmed crumbs on top. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

1 slice

Amount per serving
Calories690
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g52%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 420mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 77g29%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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