Lazy Red Velvet Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Lazy Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) instant flour; 2 cups (14 ounces) sugar; 1 cup cold water; 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed; 1/3 cup canola oil; 4 tablepoons unsweetened, dutch processed cocoa powder; 1/2 cup buttermilk, well-shaken; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel; 8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened; 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) instant flour
2 cups (14 ounces) sugar
1 cup cold water
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup canola oil
4 tablepoons unsweetened, dutch processed cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon red food coloring gel
8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Set rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant flour and sugar until thoroughly combined. Pour the buttermilk into a glass measuring cup. Add the eggs and vanilla then whisk until thoroughly combined, set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring the water, butter, oil and cocoa powder to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in flour mixture until blended. Then quickly whisk in egg mixture, baking soda and food coloring until just combined.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan then bake for 25 to 30 minutes or the top of the cake is springy and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting.
5
Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat until thoroughly combined. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread over cake and serve. Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

2381

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

333

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) instant flour, 2 cups (14 ounces) sugar, 1 cup cold water, 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Lazy Red Velvet Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lazy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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