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Decadent Red Velvet Cake

Decadent Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Frosting Bliss

This Decadent Red Velvet Cake is the perfect centerpiece for celebrations, featuring a moist texture and silky cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for an alternative.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Can replace with granulated erythritol for lower calories.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine salt
  • 0.25 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder Optional for a lighter cake.
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring Natural alternatives include beet juice.
  • 1 teaspoon White distilled vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Can be omitted if using other flavorings.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Use softened.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Should be softened, not melted.
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Can swap with erythritol.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, blending until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes and then cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  8. Level the cooled cake layers, frost the top of the first layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the sides and top.
  9. Chill the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results and avoid overmixing for a light texture.

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