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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This recipe yields a moist and flavorful red velvet cake with a hint of cocoa and tanginess, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 3 cups (360g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 Tablespoons (10g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature and separated
  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • liquid or gel red food coloring
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 16 ounces (452g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper.
  2. Make the cake: Whisk dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar, add wet ingredients, alternate with dry ingredients and buttermilk. Fold in whipped egg whites. Divide batter between pans and bake.
  3. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Frost cooled cakes.
  4. Assemble and frost: Slice cake layers, frost between layers and over top and sides. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: Cake layers and frosting can be prepared ahead.
  • Special Tools: Various baking tools recommended for best results.
  • Vinegar: Adds brightness to the red color.
  • Food Coloring: Adjust amount for desired color.
  • Buttermilk: Essential for flavor and moisture.
  • Alternative Baking Options: Sheet cake, 3 layer cake, bundt cake, or cupcakes.

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