Red Velvet Cake

- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder - 1 ½ cups vegetable oil - 1 cup buttermilk - 2 large eggs - 2 tablespoons red food coloring - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Cake with this simple and tasty recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this rich, moist cake features a luscious cream cheese frosting that will wow your guests. Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions to create this stunning dessert that not only looks incredible but tastes divine. Ready to impress?

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 ½ 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

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.

In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

While the cakes are cooling, prepare your favorite cream cheese frosting. (See note below for a simple recipe.)

Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer and place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

For an added touch, sprinkle some chocolate shavings or crushed red velvet crumbs on top for decoration.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12

- Simple Cream Cheese Frosting:

- 1 cup cream cheese, softened

- ½ cup butter, softened

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.

- Presentation Tips: Slice the cake into vibrant red pieces and serve on a decorative cake stand. Garnish with fresh berries or edible flowers for a striking visual effect!