Red Velvet Cake (Or Cupcakes)

Red Velvet Cake is thought to have originated in the 1800s and gets its signature red color from a chemical reaction between cocoa powder and buttermilk.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Red Velvet Cake (Or Cupcakes)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan or line a cupcake tin with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the white vinegar and baking soda. Add this mixture to the batter and stir until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan or cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes for cupcakes or 30-35 minutes for a cake, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
10. Once the cake or cupcakes have cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.