Red Velvet Cake

Here’s a classic and indulgent Red Velvet Cake recipe — soft, moist, slightly tangy, and crowned with creamy vanilla or cream cheese frosting. A true showstopper for birthdays, holidays, or just when you’re craving something rich and beautiful!

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❤️ Red Velvet Cake

🍽️ Serves: 10–12 | ⏱️ Time: ~1 hour (plus cooling)

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🧾 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil

• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temp

• 2 large eggs, room temp

• 2 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–3½ cups (360–420 g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pans

• Preheat to 175°C (350°F).

• Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined.

4. Combine

• Add the dry ingredients to the wet in batches, mixing until just smooth (do not overmix).

5. Bake

• Divide batter evenly between the two pans.

• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Let cakes cool in pans 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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🧁 Make the Frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.

2. Add vanilla and salt.

3. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until desired sweetness and consistency.

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🎂 Assemble the Cake:

1. Level cakes if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate.

2. Spread frosting over the top, add second layer, then frost the top and sides.

3. Optional: Crumble cake trimmings for decoration, or garnish with berries or edible flowers.

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✅ Tips:

• Buttermilk gives red velvet its signature tang and tenderness — don’t skip it!

• Gel food coloring yields a more vibrant red with less liquid.

• Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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Would you like a cupcake version, a gluten-free option, or a layered Red Velvet Cheesecake hybrid recipe?