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Moist Red Velvet Cake Recipe with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Perfect

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A moist red velvet cake with a tender crumb and tangy, silky cream cheese frosting that is quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g), sifted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g), Dutch-process recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml), or homemade with 1 tbsp vinegar + milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240 ml), neutral oil like canola or sunflower
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), softened, full-fat preferred
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (480 g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well blended.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or mixer on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 25 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid lumps.
  9. Add vanilla extract and salt, then beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
  11. Place second cake layer over the first and frost the top and sides evenly. Smooth with an offset spatula.
  12. Chill cake for at least 30 minutes to set frosting before slicing and serving.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs and dairy for a lighter crumb.’, ‘Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps and ensure a fluffy texture.’, ‘Gel food coloring provides vibrant color without thinning the batter.’, ‘Mix batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake.’, ‘Beat cream cheese and butter well before adding sugar for silky frosting.’, ‘If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before spreading.’, ‘Weigh or measure batter evenly for uniform layers.’, ‘Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.’]

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