Red Velvet Cake Recipe

 🎂 Red Velvet Cake Recipe (Classic American Style)

🍰 Ingredients for the Cake:

Dry Ingredients:

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1½ cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

1½ cups vegetable oil (neutral flavor)

1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)

2 large eggs (room temperature)

2 tablespoons red food coloring

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon white vinegar

🧁 Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened)

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)

2–3 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.

7. Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

8. Assemble Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

“Have You Ever Tasted the Iconic Red Velvet Cake?”

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Indulge in the classic flavor of America with our irresistible Red Velvet Cake!

Freshly baked with rich cocoa and vibrant red color, finished with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat!

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