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Traditional Red Velvet Cake Recipe – Bakery-Style Finish

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A classic Red Velvet Cake with a soft, moist crumb, delicate cocoa flavor, and rich cream cheese frosting. Ideal for holidays, birthdays, and special celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3½–4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla.

  • Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  • Combine buttermilk, vinegar, and food coloring.

  • Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to batter.

  • Divide into pans and bake 28–32 minutes.

  • Cool completely. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.

  • Frost and assemble. Chill before slicing

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for bold color.

  • Keep leftovers refrigerated.

  • Make ahead by freezing unfrosted layers.

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