Perfect Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Perfect Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 3 (1 ounce) bottles red food coloring; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted; Frosting; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 (1 ounce) bottles red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
Frosting
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Cake:.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Cream together margarine and sugar.
4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well each time.
5
Mix cocoa and food color until cocoa is dissolved in food color. Then mix with above.
6
Add flavoring and mix.
7
Mix soda and buttermilk.
8
Add flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Mix well but do not overbeat, as cake will be tough.
9
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch pans and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool and frost.
10
For three layer cake, use three 8″ pans and cook for 20min.
11
Frosting:.
12
In a medium bowl, cream together the cold cream cheeses and butter until creamy.
13
Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

2031

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

240

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Cake, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Perfect Red Velvet Cake 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.

Perfect Red Velvet Cake

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