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Red Velvet Cake
A striking crimson layer cake with subtle cocoa notes and silky ermine frosting—a classic with elegant charm.
★★★★☆
(69 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time40 min
Total time70 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 ½ cups buttermilk (See note or click link for my easy buttermilk substitute)
2
2 teaspoons red gel food coloring (I use Americolor "red red" or "super red")
3
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¹
4
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
5
¾ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
6
3 Tablespoons natural cocoa powder
7
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
8
1 teaspoon salt
9
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
10
½ cup neutral cooking oil (I use avocado oil, but canola or vegetable oil would also work)
11
2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk (room temperature preferred²)
12
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
13
1 teaspoon white vinegar
14
1 batch Ermine frosting ³
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