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Red Velvet Cake

Are you looking for the perfect way to surprise your loved ones? A delicious Red Velvet Cake is the perfect way to show them how much you care. In this blog post, we will give you a detailed red velvet cake recipe that is sure to please.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 ounces red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vinegar teaspoon of white distilled vinegar
  • ½ cup hot coffee

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line two round nine-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease sides.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl whip sugar and vegetable oil.
  • Mix in eggs to sugar mixture one at a time.
  • Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring until well combined.
  • Add in coffee and vinegar.
  • Slowly mix in flour mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour batter evenly into both cake pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes then invert them onto rack.
  • Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting once cool.

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Notes

Red velvet cake is a classic and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you are a novice baker or an experienced professional, making the perfect red velvet cake does not have to be difficult. With the right ingredients and some helpful tips, you can easily create the perfect red velvet cake of your dreams. Why not give it a try today and see what wonderful creations you can make? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cake, velvet
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