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Red Velvet Cake

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A delightful Red Velvet Cake, perfect for any occasion, balanced with flavors and topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
  3. Mix the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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