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Best Red Velvet Cake • Moist, Vibrant & Cream Cheese Frosted

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A moist, tender red velvet cake with subtle cocoa flavor and a luscious cream cheese frosting. A classic Southern dessert perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 2 tbsp red gel food coloring

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3½–4 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.

  • Combine wet and dry until smooth.

  • Divide batter and bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Beat cream cheese and butter, then add sugar and vanilla for frosting.

  • Layer and frost cake. Chill slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For cupcakes, bake 18–20 mins.

  • Store in fridge up to 4 days.

  • Try natural coloring or extra cocoa for variation.

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