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Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe Easy Moist Cream Cheese Frosting Guide

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A reliable and delicious classic red velvet cake with moist crumb and smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Batter may look curdled; this is normal.
  5. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring gently to combine.
  6. Add dry flour mixture in three additions alternating with wet buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined after each addition; avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid opening oven door before 25 minutes.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
  12. Place one cake layer on serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
  13. Add second cake layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
  14. Chill cake for 15-20 minutes before slicing for a clean finish.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning batter. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy for tender crumb. Let cake layers cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too soft, chill and whip again before spreading.

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