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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A classic red velvet cake with a moist, tender crumb and a hint of cocoa, finished with rich and tangy cream cheese frosting — perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
  12. Frost the completely cooled cakes, stacking and covering the sides with frosting.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red.
  • Chill the cake layers before frosting to reduce crumbs.
  • Store any leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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