Moist Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is traditionally made with buttermilk and vinegar, which react with the cocoa powder to enhance the red color and create a tender texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Moist Red Velvet Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and baking soda. Fold into the cake batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 46g16%

Sugars 36g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.