Ingredients
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2 & ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
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1 tsp Baking Soda
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1 tsp Salt
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2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
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½ Cup Oil\Buttermelted
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1 & ½ Cups Sugar
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2 Eggs
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1 tsp Vanilla Essence
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4 tbsp Red food color
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1 Cup Buttermilkroom temperature
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1 tbsp White Vinegar
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For Cream Cheese Frosting:
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½ Cup Butterroom temperature
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1 Packet Cream Cheeseroom temperature
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4 Cups Confectioners Sugarsifted
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1 tsp Vanilla Essence
Description
Indulge in the luxurious allure of Red Velvet Cake, a true masterpiece in the world of desserts. This iconic cake boasts a velvety texture and a rich, buttery flavor, enhanced by a hint of cocoa. Its striking red hue, achieved with natural or food coloring, makes it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Each layer is generously slathered with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Red Velvet Cake is a celebration of taste and elegance, making it an ideal centerpiece for any special occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a slice at a festive gathering or savoring it as a treat for yourself, this cake promises an unforgettable experience.
Here’s the recipe for this incredibly delicious Red Velvet Cake;
Directions:
- Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
- In a bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt).
- Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, and sugar.
- Whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs (one at a time).
- Add vinegar, vanilla essence and red food color.
- Whisk well.
- Add in the mixed dry ingredients in batches alternately with buttermilk.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter equally into the greased pans.
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).
- Bake for 30-35 mins or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- Remove from pans.
- Set aside.
For Frosting:
- Whisk cream cheese until smooth.
- Add butter and continue whisking until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the confectioners’ sugar.
- Add 1 vanilla essence.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Spread the frosting in between and on top of both the cakes.
- Let sit in the refrigerator until set.
- Enjoy the marvelous Red Velvet Cake.
