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Red Velvet Cake

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A beautifully baked Red Velvet Cake with luxurious cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 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 to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Carefully divide the batter between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops.
  6. Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Once cooled, lavishly frost with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for about a week.

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