Best Red Velvet Cake • Moist, Vibrant & Cream Cheese Frosted

Name: Best Red Velvet Cake • Moist, Vibrant & Cream Cheese Frosted
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted); 1½ cups granulated sugar; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp red gel food coloring; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 3½–4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract

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A moist, tender red velvet cake with subtle cocoa flavor and a luscious cream cheese frosting. A classic Southern dessert perfect for celebrations.

50 min

cook 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
Combine wet and dry until smooth.
Divide batter and bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese and butter, then add sugar and vanilla for frosting.
Layer and frost cake. Chill slightly before serving.

Best Red Velvet Cake • Moist, Vibrant & Cream Cheese Frosted

Ingredients

Instructions

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