Name: Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe – Sweet, Soft & Simple
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 1½ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp red food coloring; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp white vinegar; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3½–4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe – Sweet, Soft & Simple

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A moist, vibrant red velvet cake with a hint of cocoa and tang, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Classic Southern comfort at its best.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp red food coloring
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar

For the Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3½–4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
Gradually add dry to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
Assemble and frost the cake.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or coconut for variation.
For cupcakes, bake 18–20 minutes.
Store chilled, but serve at room temperature.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/classic-red-velvet-cake-recipe-sweet-soft-simple/