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Red Velvet Cake

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A moist and decadent red velvet cake paired with cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or casual treats.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Your Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift the Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Add the Vinegar: Stir in the vinegar.
  6. Distribute the Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake the Cakes: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost to Perfection: Once cooled, frost your cakes with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and don’t skip the vinegar for optimal fluffiness.

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