Velvet Cake Recipes – rich cocoa flavor & smooth frosting
A classic red velvet cake with a moist, tender crumb, hint of cocoa, and tangy cream cheese frosting — perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
Cake:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups sugar
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½ cup oil
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp red food coloring
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1 tsp white vinegar
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1 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
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16 oz cream cheese
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½ cup unsalted butter
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3½–4 cups powdered sugar
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line cake pans.
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Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar. Add oil, eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
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Divide into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
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Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy. Frost and assemble cake.
Notes
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Chill before slicing for cleaner layers.
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Use natural coloring for a dye-free option.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days.