Sylvia'S Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Name: Sylvia'S Red Velvet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 ounces red food coloring; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces red food coloring
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

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For the CAKE:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) cake pans. In a medium bowl or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk. Beat in food coloring and vinegar, then add vanilla. Spread the batter evenly in the pans. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
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For the FROSTING:
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In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat in confectioner's sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in pecans. Use frosting to fill in between layers and ice cake.

1930

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

191

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 1/2 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Sylvia'S 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.

Sylvia'S Red Velvet Cake

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