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Red Velvet Cake
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Red Velvet Cake

Cocoa and buttermilk create a velvety-soft red cake with subtle chocolate notes. Tangy cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness beautifully.

Prep 25minCook 30min12 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Sift cake flour and cocoa powder together.

  2. 2

    Mix eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla, then add food coloring.

  3. 3

    Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing after each addition.

  4. 4

    Combine baking soda and vinegar to activate, fold into batter.

  5. 5

    Divide between two round pans and bake at 170°C for 28-30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool completely, make cream cheese frosting, and spread between layers and on top.

Tips

No buttermilk? Add 1 tbsp vinegar to milk and let sit 10 minutes as a substitute.
Reduce food coloring and add beet powder for a more natural red hue.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
390
kcal
Protein
5
g
Carbs
44
g
Fat
22
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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