Decadent Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Decadent Red Velvet Cake paired with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 2-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 oz red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and food coloring.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk. Stir in vinegar last.
- Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Cake Recipe