Moist Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Introduction
Get ready to wow your friends and family with this incredibly moist Red Velvet Cake, topped with rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. This decadent cake is perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or any time you want to indulge in a truly delicious dessert. The vibrant red color and tender crumb paired with the tangy cream cheese frosting create a flavor combination that’s irresistible. Try it out, and you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour and bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the frosting: While the cake is cooling, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, mixing until light and fluffy.
  7. Frost the cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of one layer. Place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  8. Decorate and serve: Optionally, garnish with cake crumbs, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate. Slice and enjoy!

Time Required

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Baking time: 30-35 minutes
  • Cooling time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Tools Needed

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans
  • Medium and large mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Toothpick (for testing cake doneness)
  • Cooling racks
  • Spatula for frosting

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