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The Ultimate Moist Southern Red Velvet Cake with Classic Cream Cheese Frosting

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A truly enchanting Southern Red Velvet Cake with a rich, buttery flavor and classic cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations and indulgent afternoons.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until uniformly blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined, then beat in the vanilla extract.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread about one-third of the frosting over the top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake moist. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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