Red Velvet Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake:; 1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temperature; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt; 1 ounce red food coloring (liquid or gel); 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 1/4 cups flour; 3 Tbs. cocoa powder; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. salt; cream cheese frosting:; 16 oz. (two 8 oz. bars) cream cheese, cold; 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp lemon extract (optional); 7 cups powdered sugar, measure then sift

Servings: persons

cake:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
1 ounce red food coloring (liquid or gel)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups flour
3 Tbs. cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
cream cheese frosting:
16 oz. (two 8 oz. bars) cream cheese, cold
1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp lemon extract (optional)
7 cups powdered sugar, measure then sift

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for the cake:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans or line three muffin pans with cupcake liners.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time.
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Combine yogurt, red food coloring and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
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Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in another bowl.
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Alternate adding the yogurt mixture and flour mixture into the large bowl.
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Pour batter into prepared pans or lined muffin pans.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes (15-20 minutes for cupcakes) or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool completely.
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for the cream cheese frosting:
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With the mixer on a low speed, beat the cream cheese and butter till blended.
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Mix in vanilla and lemon extract.
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Slowly add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time.
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Once all the powdered sugar is added, increase to a higher speed to whip up the frosting till light and fluffy.

3561

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

461

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake:, 1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temperature, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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