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Moist Red Velvet Cake

Enjoy this classic dessert with its rich flavor and stunning appearance, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 serving Cream cheese frosting for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and vinegar. Add to the cake batter and stir quickly.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not over-mix the batter; mix until just combined. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.