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Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake
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A moist and rich Red Velvet Cake featuring deep red layers with a velvety texture and subtle cocoa flavor, perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats. This easy-to-follow recipe balances tangy buttermilk and oil for tender slices, enhanced by classic cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pans and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans thoroughly to ensure the Red Velvet Cake layers come out cleanly and bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Sifting breaks up clumps for a smooth batter and even distribution.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until vibrantly mixed.
  4. Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
  5. Bake the Cake Layers: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean—this guarantees moist, perfectly risen layers.
  6. Cool Before Frosting: Allow the cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. This step prevents the frosting from melting and sliding off your beautiful Red Velvet Cake.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter emulsify better, resulting in a smoother texture.
  • Don’t skip sifting dry ingredients to prevent lumps and create a light crumb in your cake layers.
  • Measure flour carefully; too much flour can dry out the cake, so spoon and level rather than scooping.
  • Use fresh food coloring to maintain the cake’s vibrant red tone.
  • Let cake layers cool fully to avoid melting your frosting and to maintain defined layers.

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Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, moist cake, chocolate cake, dessert, rich cake, festive cake, cream cheese frosting

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