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Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is the queen of all classics. A red velvet cake definitely brings nostalgia and it's oh soo good!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups All purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 tbsp. Red food coloring
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

For Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 14 oz. Cream cheese softened
  • ¼ tbsp. Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

Red Velvet Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 3 6-inch cake pans with non-stick cooking spray and line with circle cuts from parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, sift together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, sift the cocoa powder. Add the red food coloring, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on a medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, if needed.
  • Next add the cocoa powder mixture and mix until well combined. Reduce the speed to a medium-low and alternate between adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk until fully incorporated.
  • Divide the batter among the 3 prepared cake pans. Bake the cake for 25 to 35 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cake completely before assembling and frosting the cake.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and butter on medium-low speed until smooth.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add in the powdered sugar and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Increase the speed to a medium-high and whip until the frosting appears creamy and fluffy.
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