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Red velvet cake

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Moist, velvety red velvet cake with a hint of cocoa, topped with creamy frosting a classic delight!
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Ratings 4.7 from 11 votes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Description
This Red Velvet Cake is moist, rich, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Finished with a light outer layer and red velvet crumbs, it's both delicious and visually stunning.
Ingredients
    Red Velvet Cake Ingredients
  • 115 g unsalted butter
  • 330 g white caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 ml vegetable oil
  • 400 g flour
  • 10 g cocoa powder
  • 250 ml buttermilk
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp red food coloring (liquid)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 400 g cream cheese
  • 200 g unsalted butter
  • 400 g powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
    Cake Batter Preparation
  1. 1
    Preheat the ovenPreheat your oven 180°C and line two 20 cm cake pans with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Mix the sugar and butterMix butter and white caster sugar together until combined, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. 3
    Incorporate Dry and Wet IngredientsAdd sunflower oil, flour, and cocoa powder to the mixture. Stir slowly until it becomes a thick batter.
  4. 4
    Add ButtermilkGradually pour in the buttermilk, mixing until the batter becomes smooth again.
  5. 5
    Add Salt and ColorAdd salt and red food coloring.
  6. 6
    Add the baking soda and vinegarMix baking soda and vinegar together and immediately spoon it into the batter, stirring to combine.
  7. 7
    Divide and BakeDivide the batter into two baking pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes. Then flip them out onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.
    8. Frosting Preparation
  8. 8
    Add Butter and SugarMix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture turns white and fluffy.
  9. 9
    Add Cream CheeseGradually add the cream cheese to the butter mixture, gently folding until combined. Be careful not to overmix to prevent the frosting from becoming too soft.
  10. 10
    Assemble and frostOnce the cakes have cooled, using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. (Reserve the trimmed pieces for decoration). Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Stack the second layer on top and lightly frost the outside of the cake for a "naked" look.
  11. 11
    DecorateCrumble the reserved cake pieces and use them to decorate the edges of the cake, completing your red velvet creation.
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