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Moist Homemade Red Velvet Cake

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This easy classic red velvet cake is soft, moist, and full of rich cocoa and vanilla flavor, finished with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp natural cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tbsp red food coloring

For the frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch pans.

  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.

  • In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring.

  • Add dry ingredients to wet in batches, mixing just until combined.

  • Divide into pans and bake 28–32 minutes.

  • Cool completely before frosting.

  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.

  • Assemble and frost cooled cakes

Notes

  • Use natural cocoa powder.

  • Chill cake before slicing for neater presentation.

  • Store covered in fridge for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/moist-homemade-red-velvet-cake/