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Red Velvet Cake

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A vibrant Red Velvet Cake with a rich, velvety texture and delightful cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in another bowl.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients by pouring the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops gently with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Notes

For an elegant finish, pipe frosting and sprinkle cocoa powder on top. Store the cake in an airtight container.

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