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Velvet Cake Recipes – Classic Red Velvet Slice

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A moist, vibrant red velvet cake layered with rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations, holidays, or any time you crave something classic and beautiful.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1½ cups sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 2 tbsp red food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3½–4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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

  • Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Beat sugar, oil, and eggs in another.

  • Add buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. Mix well.

  • Add dry to wet. Mix until just combined. Divide into pans.

  • Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

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

  • Frost and assemble cake. Chill to set, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • For cupcakes, bake 18–20 minutes.

  • Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen.

  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/velvet-cake-recipes-classic-red-velvet-slice/