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A stunning red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, ready to be served.

Quick way to grow your Red Velvet Cake

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to bake a delicious red velvet cake, perfect for any occasion. It combines classic red velvet flavors with a convenient preparation method for a moist and flavorful result.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  3. Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the frosting. Do not overmix the cake batter to keep it tender and moist. A sprinkle of cocoa powder or red velvet crumbs can be used for garnish.