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Red Velvet Cake

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A delightful and vibrant Red Velvet Cake, perfect for any celebration, featuring a rich flavor paired with creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in another bowl.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding espresso powder or mini chocolate chips to the batter.

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